realme 12 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
28.9Performance54
46.6Display64.2
33.9Camera69.5
52.5Battery71.6
86.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — realme 12 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and performance (+25). 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 features score: 87 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 17% lower weight: 188 g vs 227 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 522 ppi+33% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2,600 nits+174% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+17% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+15% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |