Realme 5 vs Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Realme 5. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme 5 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Realme.
| Name | Realme 5 | Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP Quad | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9599 | Rs. 17398 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 20, 2019 . The cost of Realme 5 is Rs. 9599. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 17398.
Display comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Realme 5's 6.5 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 401 PPI & Realme 5 has only 269 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 5's ~ 89%. Realme 5 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 5's lower 3 GB RAM. Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 5 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme 5's 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 5 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Realme 5 | Realme 12 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 20, 2019 | March 06, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 164.4 x 9.3 mm | 76.1 x 165.7 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 91.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, Night mode | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 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, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, A-GPS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Main) 8 MP f/2.25 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Portrait) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 108 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) | |
| Features | AI HDR, AI beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chrome boost, Super Nightscape, Filter Mode, Panorama, Expert Mode, Time-Lapse Mode | 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 |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 with Screen Flash Flash | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | 10W Charging Power | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |