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realme 12 5G vs realme 13 5G

realme 12 5G
43.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
realme 13 5G
46.7Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display58.6
33.9Camera42.6
52.5Battery52.5
86.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — realme 12 5G2 spec wins — realme 13 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and camera (+9). 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 realme 12 5G

  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the realme 13 5G

  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
  • 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
Screen size6.72 ″6.72 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24001080x2400
Pixel density392 ppi392 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits—
Screen-to-body86.5 %86.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera8 MP16 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W0 W

Design

Design comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
Weight188 g+1%190 g
Thickness7.7 mm+1%7.8 mm
IP ratingIP54IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 14 (realme UI 5.0)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 12 5G versus realme 13 5G
Specrealme 12 5Grealme 13 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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