Realme 12 Lite vs Realme 12 Pro+
Compare Realme 12 Lite vs Realme 12 Pro+ side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Realme
12 Lite
$199
4categories won
Realme
12 Pro+
$399
11categories won
2 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 12 Pro+ takes the overall win
The Realme 12 Pro+ proves superior overall against the Realme 12 Lite, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 12 Pro+ leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 12 Pro+. Choose the 12 Pro+ if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 Lite if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
12 Pro+ takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
12 Pro+ provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and 12GB RAM.
12 Pro+ takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
12 Lite provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $399.
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+: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 340,000 | 605,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1580 | 2950Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Build | — | Curved glass front, premium vegan leather back with 3D jubilee bracelet seam, luxury watch fluted bezel |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Realme UI | Android 14, realme UI 5.0 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Lite | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $399 |
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+
Realme democratizes flagship photography with the Realme 12 Pro+, bringing a flagship-grade 64MP OmniVision OV64B periscope lens with 3x optical and 120x digital zoom into the mid-tier.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh