Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Realme
12 Pro 5G
$299
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
17categories won
2 categories tied · 22 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 Pro 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 12 Pro 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.
12 Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 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.
12 Pro 5G vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.2xWinner |
| 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 | 12 Pro 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | Plastic frame, vegan leather back, glass front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Pro 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 | 12 Pro 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 | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299Winner | $1,299 |
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
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