Realme 12 4G vs Redmi Note 12
The Realme 12 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 4G leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 4G
Redmi Note 12
What makes Realme 12 4G better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better camera (32/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 187g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Redmi Note 12, the Realme 12 4G scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 4G leads (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Realme 12 4G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 4G and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme 12 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 4G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (32/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Realme 12 4G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 4G or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 12 4G edges out the Redmi Note 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 4G and the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 4G or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 12 4G leads on camera score (32/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G over the Redmi Note 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 12 4G (32/100 vs 13/100).