realme 12 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
28.9Performance26.2
46.6Display46.9
33.9Camera30.1
52.5Battery47.8
86.7Features28
6 spec wins — realme 12 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and battery (+5). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 camera score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 395 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,200 nits+26% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,500Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 184 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+3% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |