realme 12 5G vs realme C85 Pro
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display65
33.9Camera29
52.5Battery71.3
86.7Features33.3
6 spec wins — realme 12 5G4 spec wins — realme C85 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 12 5G scores 43.9 against 45.1 for realme C85 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme C85 Pro 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 33
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the realme C85 Pro
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 321% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+3% | 380 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 4,000 nits+321% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 88.4 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+8% | 205 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+5% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 15 |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C85 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |