realme NARZO 80x 5G vs Xiaomi 12
28.9Performance43.2
46.4Display47.7
30.1Camera47
61.9Battery62.5
46.7Features65.3
3 spec wins — realme NARZO 80x 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and camera (+17). realme NARZO 80x 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 80x 5G
- 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 16% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 950 nits
Display
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+7% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 419 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,100 nits+16% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 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 | — | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+33% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 180 g+9% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 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 |
Software
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme NARZO 80x 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |