Realme 12 Lite vs Realme 12+ 5G
Compare Realme 12 Lite vs Realme 12+ 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) vs Mediatek Dimensity 7050, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh…
Realme
12 Lite
$199
3categories won
Realme
Realme 12+ 5G
$249
9categories won
5 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 12+ 5G takes the overall win
The Realme 12+ 5G proves superior overall against the Realme 12 Lite, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 12 Lite leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Realme 12+ 5G. Choose the Realme 12+ 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 Lite if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Realme 12+ 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 67W charging.
Realme 12+ 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Mediatek Dimensity 7050 and 8GB RAM.
12 Lite wins photography with 108MP main imaging.
12 Lite provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $249.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
12 Lite vs Realme 12+ 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Lite | Realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Lite | Realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 |
| Process node | — | 6 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 340,000 | 590,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1580 | 2420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 8 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 256GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Lite | Realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Lite | Realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | 12 Lite | Realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.87 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | — | Plastic frame, vegan leather back, glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Lite | Realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Realme UI | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 2 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Lite | Realme 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $249 |
Realme 12 Lite
Realme 12 Lite packs a massive 108MP 3x zoom camera sensor into an ultra-slim 7.59mm body with 33W fast charging, 950-nit sunlight display, and 360-degree NFC.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Realme 12+ 5G
Marrying flat-frame ergonomics with luxury watch aesthetics, the realme 12+ 5G features the Sony LYT-600 OIS camera, a 2000-nit flat 120Hz AMOLED panel with Rainwater Smart Touch, 67W fast charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Mediatek Dimensity 7050
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh