Realme 16 Pro 5G vs Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) which has resolution of 2532 x 1170. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 54900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) is Rs. 54900.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. Realme 16 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Realme's phone has only 450 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G has version 16 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has version v14 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX5120 | iPhone 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | October 13, 2020 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 162 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10 | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Colour |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| 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 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, LumaColor IMAGE | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | iOS v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |