Realme 12 Lite vs Realme 12 Pro 5G
Compare Realme 12 Lite vs Realme 12 Pro 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm), 108MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh…
Realme
12 Lite
$199
4categories won
Realme
12 Pro 5G
$299
8categories won
5 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 12 Pro 5G takes the overall win
The Realme 12 Pro 5G proves superior overall against the Realme 12 Lite, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 12 Pro 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 12 Pro 5G. Choose the 12 Pro 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 Lite if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
12 Pro 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 67W charging.
12 Pro 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.
12 Pro 5G takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
12 Lite provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $299.
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 12 Pro 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 950 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 340,000 | 575,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1580 | 2780Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 8 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmWinner | 8.75 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Build | — | Plastic frame, vegan leather back, glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Realme UI | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 2 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $299 |
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 Pro 5G
Co-designed with luxury watchmaker Ollivier Savéo, the realme 12 Pro features a fluted golden bezel, vegan leather back with 3D Jubilee bracelet stitching, a dedicated 32MP 2x optical portrait telephoto camera, and 67W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh