Realme 16T 5G vs Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Realme 16T 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme 16T 5G which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16T 5G | Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 26499 | Rs. 23990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 22, 2026. The cost of Realme 16T 5G is Rs. 26499. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 23990.
Display comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.72 inches which falls short to Realme 16T 5G's 6.8 inch screen. Realme 16T 5G has LCD Screen type where as Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 401 PPI & Realme 16T 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Realme 16T 5G's ~ 90.4%.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16T 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme 16T 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16T 5G 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 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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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| Name | Realme 16T 5G | Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | 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 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2026 | March 06, 2024 |
| 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 | Handset, Adapter, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.23 x 166.4 x 8.8 mm | 76.1 x 165.7 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Aurora Green , Starlight Red, Starlight Black | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 91.4% |
| Glass Type | Panda-1681 | |
| Brightness | 1200 Nits HBM Brightness, 975 nits Typical Brightness | |
| Display Dimming | DC Dimming | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Touch Sampling Rate: Maximum 180Hz, Default 120Hz | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 |
| 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 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Cooling System | 5300mm² AirFlow VC | |
| Gaming Features | 60 fps Stable Gaming | |
| AI Features | Al lnstant Clip, Ai Popout, Ai portrait, Ai Style Me, Ai Light Me, Ai Boost, NEXT AI Image, AI Portrait Glow | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro (IP66/68/69/69K) | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LumaColor IMAGE, Selfie Mirror, MIL-STD-810H | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX852 1/2.93-inch, f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF, FOV 76°; 5p lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Monochrome) FOV 89°; 3P lens | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, AI LANDSCAPE, VIBE, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60fps,30 fps 720P video: 60fps,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 10× digital zoom | 3X Zoom Portrait Camera, Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual View Video, Group Portrait, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Digital Zoom 20X |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Sony IMX480 1/3.09-inch, f/2.4, 23mm, fixed focus, 1080p 30 FPS, FOV 85°; 4p lens Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | realme UI 5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 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 | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |