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Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi 12

WINNER
R
39.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi 12

Xiaomi

Redmi 12

$149

31.7Inno Score
20Performance21.1
49.9Display45.1
29Camera29
71.3Battery38.8
36Features28
5 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G6 spec wins — Redmi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Realme 16x 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.6 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+8). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 45
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
  • 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12

  • 56% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
Screen size6.81 ″6.79 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x15702460x1080
Pixel density254 ppi396 ppi+56%
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu—275,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—425Bottom 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,360Bottom 5%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
Weight217 g199 g+8%
Thickness8.8 mm8.2 mm+7%
IP ratingIP65IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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