Realme 12 Lite vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 42/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Realme Neo7 Turbo
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 28 points higher (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 2560650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $270 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Realme 12 Lite by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 12 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 28 points (70/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.