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realme 12 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

realme 12 5G
43.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
47.1Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display77.8
33.9Camera30.1
52.5Battery54.3
86.7Features60
2 spec wins — realme 12 5G9 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro wins this phone face-off, 47.1 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and battery (+2). 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 camera score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 47
  • 374% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 950 nits
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 13% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 7.7 mm

Display

Display comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Screen size6.72 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24001224x2720
Pixel density392 ppi440 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness950 nits4,500 nits+374%
Screen-to-body86.5 %89.3 %+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.75—
Max video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Weight188 g170 g+10%
Thickness7.7 mm6.7 mm+13%
IP ratingIP54IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.2—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 15 (HiOS 15)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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