POCO X8 vs realme 12 Pro+ 5G
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display52.5
42.6Camera57.6
77.2Battery58.4
86.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — POCO X83 spec wins — realme 12 Pro+ 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+14). realme 12 Pro+ 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 display score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 268% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 67% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the realme 12 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger camera score: 58 vs 43
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 12% lower weight: 196 g vs 223 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2412 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+13% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+268% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 93 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+67% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 12 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |