realme 16T 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
23Performance27.4
49.9Display44.8
30.7Camera42.6
81.9Battery58.4
46.7Features60
4 spec wins — realme 16T 5G8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 16T 5G scores 44.1 against 43.4 for Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 16T 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16T 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 58
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 900 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 395 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+33% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,016Bottom 19% | 2,450+22%Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Active use endurance | 22.7 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 187 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |