realme 12 5G vs realme Neo8
28.9Performance64.4
46.6Display93.2
33.9Camera54.2
52.5Battery79.8
86.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — realme 12 5G9 spec wins — realme Neo8
InnoReviews verdict
realme Neo8 wins this phone face-off, 71.3 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+36). 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 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 13% lower weight: 188 g vs 215 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the realme Neo8
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 93 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 54 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 53
- 584% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 450 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 6,500 nits+584% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+13% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+7% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Matte metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme Neo8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |