realme 12 5G vs RedMagic 9S Pro
28.9Performance56.6
46.6Display57.1
33.9Camera51.5
52.5Battery75.1
86.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — realme 12 5G9 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and battery (+23). 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
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 18% lower weight: 188 g vs 229 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.9 mm
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 400 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,600 nits+68% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 93.7 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,277Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,097Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | — |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+18% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+14% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |