Realme 16 Pro 5G vs Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 16 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16 Pro 5G
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 30290 |
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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. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 30290.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme 16 Pro 5G has display density of 450 PPI & Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.57% than Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 93%.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple 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 Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX5120 | 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | January 29, 2024 |
| 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 | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | Contrast Ratio: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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 | n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.2 |
| 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 |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS ,Galileo QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| 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 | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers |
| 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX890, OIS, 24mm, FOV: 84°, Lens: 6P 64 MP ƒ/2.8 OmniVision OV64B Sensor, 71mm, FOV: 33°, Lens: 4P, Sensor: 1/2”, OIS, Periscope 8 MP ƒ/2.2 16mm, FOV: 112°, Lens: 5P |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom, Raw Domain Algorithm, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Super NightScape, Pano, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) FOV: 90°, Lens: 5P Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Realme UI 5.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |