Realme Neo7 vs Xiaomi 12

The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 213g).

The Realme Neo7 edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money
Xiaomi 12
Performance 69
Display 82
Camera 52
Battery 57
Portability 69
Value for money 40
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 1322176
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 213g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Realme Neo7 scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (69/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo7 Xiaomi 12
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 2549313 1322176
Geekbench Single 2250 1675
Geekbench Multi 7315 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 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 / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 213 g 180 g
Launch price $750
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

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

Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100
2549313 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
64/100 -92.8%
1322176 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Xiaomi 12 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo7
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 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 (52/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (69/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Realme Neo7 edges out the Xiaomi 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Xiaomi 12?

The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.