realme 12 5G vs realme C85 5G
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display50.2
33.9Camera29
52.5Battery71.3
86.7Features60
5 spec wins — realme 12 5G5 spec wins — realme C85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 12 5G scores 43.9 against 44.8 for realme C85 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme C85 5G 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
- 13% lower weight: 188 g vs 215 g
Reasons to pick the realme C85 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,200 nits+26% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 87.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+13% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+8% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 15 |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |