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realme 16T 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
realme 16T 5G
44.1Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
23Performance26.2
49.9Display46.9
30.7Camera30.1
81.9Battery47.8
46.7Features28
7 spec wins — realme 16T 5G5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16T 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and features (+19). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme 16T 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 23
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 18% lower weight: 184 g vs 224 g
  • 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.81 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15702400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi395 ppi+56%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,016+34%Bottom 19%1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+36%33 W
Active use endurance22.7 h—

Design

Design comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight224 g184 g+18%
Thickness8.9 mm7.9 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 16T 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme 16T 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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