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realme 12 5G vs TECNO SPARK 50 5G

WINNER
realme 12 5G
43.9Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display48.5
33.9Camera29
52.5Battery66.6
86.7Features60
5 spec wins — realme 12 5G2 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: realme 12 5G scores 43.9 against 43.5 for TECNO SPARK 50 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 12 5G edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 53% higher Pixel density: 392 ppi vs 256 ppi
  • 10% lower weight: 188 g vs 210 g

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 53
  • 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Screen size6.72 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2400720x1576
Pixel density392 ppi+53%256 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits—
Screen-to-body86.5 %+3%84.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.9
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh6,500 mAh+30%
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Weight188 g+10%210 g
Thickness7.7 mm+6%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP54IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 16 (HiOS 16)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 12 5G versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
Specrealme 12 5GTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackYesYes

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