Realme 12 Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 12 Plus 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Plus 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 12 Plus 5G
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20988 | Rs. 42499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Plus 5G is Rs. 20988. The launch Date of the second phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42499.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.39 inch screen. Realme 12 Plus 5G has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.65% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Realme 12 Plus 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 12 Plus 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 12 Plus 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Plus 5G's 16 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 v9.0 (Pie) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| 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 | May 27, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.87 mm | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 81.7% |
| Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), HDR 10+ Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
| 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, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyrometer, Acceleration Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | 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 | 48 MP f/1.75 13 MP f/2.2 with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| Features | Night Mode, Photo Mode, Street Shooting Mode, Portrait Mode, High Pixel, Professional Mode, Panoramic View, Macro, Super Text, Super Group Portrait, Tilt Shift, Long Exposure Photo, Video Features: Video, Movie Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Multi View Video, Tilt Shift | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP f/2 |
| 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 855 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, Fast Charging 27W |