realme 16T 5G vs Xiaomi 12
23Performance43.2
49.9Display47.7
30.7Camera47
81.9Battery62.5
46.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — realme 16T 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and features (+19). realme 16T 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 16T 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 63
- 78% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 23
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
- 113% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,016
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 419 ppi+65% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+9% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,016Bottom 19% | 4,300+113%Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+78% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.7 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 180 g+20% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |