Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 5
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 5. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme 5 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme.
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 21479 | Rs. 9599 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21479. The launch Date of the second phone is August 20, 2019 . The cost of Realme 5 is Rs. 9599.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Realme 5's 6.5 inch screen. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Realme 5 has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Realme 5 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.65% than Realme 5's ~ 89%. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 5 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 5's lower 3 GB RAM. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 5 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 5's 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 5's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 5 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2024 | August 20, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.87 mm | 75.6 x 164.4 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 89% |
| Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), HDR 10+ Certification | Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, Night mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyrometer, Acceleration Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Rain Water Smart Touch, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) 8 MP f/2.25 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Portrait) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | AI HDR, AI beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chrome boost, Super Nightscape, Filter Mode, Panorama, Expert Mode, Time-Lapse Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP f/2 with Screen Flash Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | 10W Charging Power |