Realme 16T 5G vs Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16T 5G and Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. 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 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16T 5G | Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 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. 22990 | Rs. 19999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 02, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16T 5G is Rs. 22990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Realme 16T 5G has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. Realme 16T 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 401 PPI. 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 ~ 86.4%. Realme 16T 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 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 50 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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Full Comparison
| 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 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 02, 2026 (Expected) | March 06, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.1 x 165.7 x 7.69 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Starlight Red, Starlight Black | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | ~ 91.4% |
| Brightness | Brightness: 1000nit (typ) / 1400nit (HBM) | |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 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 | 5G: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-Mo, Dual-view video, Time -Lapse, Hi-Res, Underwater, Pro, Tilt-Shift | 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 | 50 MP 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 6 | realme UI 5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | 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 |
| Audio Features | OReality Audio | |
| 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 | |