POCO X8 vs realme 12 5G
46.7Performance28.9
66.5Display46.6
42.6Camera33.9
77.2Battery52.5
86.7Features86.7
9 spec wins — POCO X84 spec wins — realme 12 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+20). realme 12 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 53
- 268% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 950 nits
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 16% lower weight: 188 g vs 223 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.72 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+14% | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+268% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 %+3% | 86.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.75 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+67% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.7 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |