Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Xiaomi 12
The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $270 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Xiaomi 12
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $750
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 12, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100, Xiaomi 12 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 Turbo | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2560650 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $750 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Xiaomi 12 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $480. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $480 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Xiaomi 12?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.