realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 12
25.3Performance43.2
53.4Display47.7
42.6Camera47
67.9Battery62.5
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+5). 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 display score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 63
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 82% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 944
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+82% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944Bottom 26% | 1,720+82%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | 4,300+82%Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |