POCO X5 Pro vs realme 12+ 5G
32Performance25.3
44.8Display53.4
35.6Camera42.6
58.4Battery67.9
60Features60
4 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro4 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and display (+9). POCO X5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,930 vs 2,363
Reasons to pick the realme 12+ 5G
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 58
- 122% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 900 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 2,000 nits+122% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
| AnTuTu | 784,274 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+8%Bottom 34% | 944Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+24%Bottom 36% | 2,363Bottom 25% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+5% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |