Realme 12s vs Realme 16x 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 12s has better RAM than Realme 16x 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12s has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Realme 16x 5G which has resolution of 720 x 1570. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 12s | Realme 16x 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 in | 6.81 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 22599 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Realme 12s is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 12, 2026. The cost of Realme 16x 5G is Rs. 22599.
Display comparison
Realme 12s has screen size of 6.73 inches which falls short to Realme 16x 5G's 6.81 inch screen. Realme 12s has IPS LCD Screen type where as Realme 16x 5G has LCD Screen type. Realme 12s has display density of 401 PPI & Realme 16x 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 12s has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Realme 16x 5G's ~ 90.4%. Realme 12s has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16x 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12s's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16x 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12s's 64 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 16x 5G's 50 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 12s will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 16x 5G's 8 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 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12s | Realme 16x 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 12S 5G | RMX5270, 16x 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | August 12, 2026 | |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Stone crystal black, Gold | Glory White, Endurance Brown |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m) |
| Touch | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.81 inches, 1570 x 720 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Panda-1681 | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 975 nits(Typical) HBM: 1200 nits(Typical) | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1600:1, Brightness: 1200 nit | Contrast Ratio: Typical 1500: 1; minimum 1200: 1 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR SA: n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78, NR NSA: n41/n77/n78 | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 627,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Distance Sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Cooling System | 5300mm²+ AirFlow VC System | |
| AI Features | Al Edit Genie, Ai Ultra Clarity, Ai Eraser 2.0, Google Gemini | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro ƒ/2.8 Portrait lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Scene, Panorama, Professional Mode, Portrait, HDR, Super Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Color Enhancement, Street Shot, Portrait Bokeh Control, Super Text | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Street, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Googlen Lens, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above), 30 fps, 720P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above),30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: Up to 10X digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) F/2.0; FOV 80°; 4P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Panoramic, Portrait, NightScape, Timelapse, EIS Video Stabilization | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5.0 | Realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 6.5W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 20 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 156 hours | |