Realme 12 Pro+ vs Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G
Compare Realme 12 Pro+ vs Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
Realme
12 Pro+
$399
3categories won
Realme
14 Pro Plus 5G
$349
6categories won
12 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G takes the overall win
The Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G proves superior overall against the Realme 12 Pro+, outperforming on measurable specifications. In camera testing, the 12 Pro+ leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 14 Pro Plus 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 Pro+ if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,500 mAh.
14 Pro Plus 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
12 Pro+ wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
14 Pro Plus 5G wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $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 Pro+ vs 14 Pro Plus 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 14 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 14 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2950 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 14 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 14 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 14 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.75 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Build | Curved glass front, premium vegan leather back with 3D jubilee bracelet seam, luxury watch fluted bezel | Luxury vegan leather back with luxury watch dial fluted bezel, glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 14 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, realme UI 5.0 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Pro+ | 14 Pro Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399 | $349Winner |
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
Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G
Realme brings authentic periscope telephoto optics to the budget-conscious enthusiast with the 14 Pro Plus 5G, pairing a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope lens with a 6,000 mAh battery and vegan leather styling.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh