realme 12x 5G vs Realme 16x 5G
28.9Performance20
46.6Display49.9
29Camera29
52.5Battery71.3
73.3Features36
5 spec wins — realme 12x 5G5 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12x 5G wins this phone face-off, 41.6 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+9). Realme 16x 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 12x 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 36
- 54% higher Pixel density: 392 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 13% lower weight: 188 g vs 217 g
Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.81 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+54% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,200 nits+26% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 87.1 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+13% | 217 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+13% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |