Realme Neo7x vs Redmi 12
The Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $190 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7x is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7x
Redmi 12
What makes Realme Neo7x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 194g vs 198g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $190
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7x vs the Redmi 12, the Realme Neo7x scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme Neo7x — 72/100, Redmi 12 — 52/100; 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 Neo7x notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7x | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $190 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7x and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7x leads Redmi 12 by 167.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Redmi 12 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (58/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (79/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7x or the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo7x is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7x and the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo7x has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7x or the Redmi 12?
The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7x over the Redmi 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme Neo7x (79/100 vs 48/100).