Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Redmi 12

The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $270 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 362,744).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 88
Redmi 12
Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 54
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $270

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Redmi 12, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

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.
Redmi 12: The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Turbo Redmi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 2502910 362744
Geekbench Single 2233 430
Geekbench Multi 7478 1375
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm
Weight 205 g 198 g
Launch price $270 $150
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Redmi 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 12
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Redmi 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100
2502910 AnTuTu
Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100 -590.0%
362744 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Redmi 12 by 590.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo7 Turbo
$270
Redmi 12
$150

Launch price difference: $120. Redmi 12 was $120 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 12?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Redmi 12?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 12?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Redmi 12?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Redmi 12?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.