realme 12 5G vs realme C100
32.4chipPerformance32.4
46.6Display46.8
33.9Camera29
52.5Battery71.3
86.7Features60
6 spec wins — realme 12 5G4 spec wins — realme C100
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 12 5G scores 45 against 45.1 for realme C100. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme C100 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 54% higher Pixel density: 392 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 14% lower weight: 188 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the realme C100
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+54% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,200 nits+26% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G92 Max |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 438Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,347Bottom 4% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+14% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+11% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |