Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Realme 13+ 5G
Compare Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Realme 13+ 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Realme
12 Pro 5G
$299
2categories won
Realme
13+ 5G
$279
8categories won
10 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 13+ 5G takes the overall win
The Realme 13+ 5G proves superior overall against the Realme 12 Pro 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 12 Pro 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 13+ 5G. Choose the 13+ 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 Pro 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
13+ 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 80W charging.
13+ 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.
12 Pro 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 Pro 5G vs 13+ 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 740,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 3150Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 185 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 7.6 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Build | Plastic frame, vegan leather back, glass front | Ultra-slim victory speed curved back design, polymer frame, reinforced glass front |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 13+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299 | $279 |
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
Realme 13+ 5G
The Realme 13+ 5G is built for gaming performance on a budget, featuring the 4nm Dimensity 7300 Energy processor with official 90FPS gaming certification, a 6,050mm² stainless steel vapor chamber, 80W Ultra Charge, and Sony LYT-600 OIS imaging in an ultra-slim 7.6mm frame.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh