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realme NARZO 80x 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
realme NARZO 80x 5G
41Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
28.9Performance26.2
46.4Display46.9
30.1Camera30.1
61.9Battery47.8
46.7Features28
4 spec wins — realme NARZO 80x 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

realme NARZO 80x 5G wins this phone face-off, 41 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and battery (+14). 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 NARZO 80x 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.72 ″+1%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density392 ppi395 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits1,200 nits+26%
Screen-to-body86.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera—13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+36%33 W

Design

Design comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight197 g184 g+7%
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (realme UI 6.0)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme NARZO 80x 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Specrealme NARZO 80x 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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