Realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 6200mAh…
Realme
Realme 12+ 5G
$249
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
16categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Realme 12+ 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Realme 12+ 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Realme 12+ 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $249 vs $1299.
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 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.87 mmWinner | 9.2 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,299 |
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 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh