realme 12 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display35.3
33.9Camera40.6
52.5Battery46.4
86.7Features100
5 spec wins — realme 12 5G3 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 12 5G scores 43.9 against 43.1 for Sony Xperia 10 VI. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 12 5G edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 46
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 15% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 392 ppi
- 13% lower weight: 164 g vs 188 g
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 449 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+125% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 164 g+13% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+7% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |