realme 12+ 5G vs RedMagic 9S Pro
25.3Performance56.6
53.4Display57.1
42.6Camera51.5
67.9Battery75.1
60Features86.7
3 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G9 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and features (+27). 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
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 229 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 400 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | 93.7 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944Bottom 26% | 2,277+141%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | 7,097+200%Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 80 W+19% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+12% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |