realme 12x 5G vs realme GT 8
28.9Performance64.4
46.6Display88.2
29Camera54.2
52.5Battery83.2
73.3Features70.7
3 spec wins — realme 12x 5G11 spec wins — realme GT 8
InnoReviews verdict
realme GT 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+42) and performance (+36). realme 12x 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
- 12% lower weight: 188 g vs 214 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the realme GT 8
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 53
- 637% higher Peak brightness: 7,000 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.79 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3136 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 508 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 7,000 nits+637% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.7 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+12% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69/IP66 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | realme GT 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |