realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
46.7Performance27.4
69.4Display44.8
42.6Camera42.6
70.4Battery58.4
73.3Features60
7 spec wins — realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+19). Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 Narzo 80 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 400% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 900 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi | 395 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+400% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 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 | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+4% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+6% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69/IP66 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Realme UI 6.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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