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realme 12 5G vs Xiaomi MIX Flip

realme 12 5G
43.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi MIX Flip
58.3Inno Score
28.9Performance49.2
46.6Display63.1
33.9Camera54.7
52.5Battery56.3
86.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — realme 12 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi MIX Flip

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi MIX Flip wins this phone face-off, 58.3 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+21) and performance (+20). 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

  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi MIX Flip

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 63 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Screen size6.72 ″6.86 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x24001224x2912
Pixel density392 ppi460 ppi+17%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits3,000 nits+216%
Screen-to-body86.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,195Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—6,323Top 30%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256/512GB512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.7
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Capacity5,000 mAh+5%4,780 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Weight188 g+2%192 g
Thickness7.7 mm+1%7.8 mm
IP ratingIP54—
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C

Software

Software comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 14 (HyperOS)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 12 5G versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
Specrealme 12 5GXiaomi MIX Flip
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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