Realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 6100mAh…
Realme
Realme 12+ 5G
$249
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
15categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Realme 12+ 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Realme 12+ 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Realme 12+ 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $249 vs $1049.
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.
Realme 12+ 5G vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 590,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2420 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.87 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Plastic frame, vegan leather back, glass front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $249Winner | $1,049 |
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
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh