POCO X6 Neo vs realme 12 5G
46.7Performance28.9
45.5Display46.6
35.6Camera33.9
47.8Battery52.5
36Features86.7
6 spec wins — POCO X6 Neo3 spec wins — realme 12 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X6 Neo scores 43.4 against 43.9 for realme 12 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 12 5G edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X6 Neo
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 12% lower thickness: 6.8 mm vs 7.7 mm
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 36
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.72 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+5% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.75 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+7% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mm+12% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X6 Neo | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |