Realme 12 Lite vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 41/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 467,392); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Realme 12 Lite
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 26 points higher (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Realme 12 Lite by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (80/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 26 points (67/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.