OnePlus Nord 2T vs Realme 12
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Realme 12
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Realme 12, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Realme 12 (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Realme 12 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Realme 12 (59/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Realme 12 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Realme 12?
The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Realme 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Realme 12?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Realme 12?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Realme 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the OnePlus Nord 2T (59/100 vs 41/100).