Realme 5 vs Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 5. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Realme 5 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme.
| Name | Realme 5 | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP Quad | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9599 | Rs. 31999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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 January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Realme 5's 6.5 inch screen. Realme 5 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 393 PPI & Realme 5 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Realme 5's ~ 89%. Realme 5 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 5's lower 3 GB RAM. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 5 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 5's 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 5's 13 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 5 | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 |
| Release Date | August 20, 2019 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 164.4 x 9.3 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 93% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, Night mode | Contrast Ratio: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2 |
| 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 Beidou, GPS, GLONASS ,Galileo QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | |
| 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 | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP 71mm f/2.8 (Periscope) 8 MP 16mm f/2.2 with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64) | |
| Features | AI HDR, AI beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chrome boost, Super Nightscape, Filter Mode, Panorama, Expert Mode, Time-Lapse Mode | 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2 with Screen Flash Flash | Punch Hole 32 MP 25mm f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV |
| 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, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |