Realme C26 vs Realme 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 5G has better RAM than Realme C26. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme C26 which has resolution of 720 x 1600. Realme 12 5G has more internal memory than Realme C26
| Name | Realme C26 | Realme 12 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 14799 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be April 21, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Realme C26 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 5G is Rs. 14799.
Display comparison
Realme C26 has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to Realme 12 5G's 6.72 inch screen. Realme C26 has LCD Screen type where as Realme 12 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme 12 5G has display density of 401 PPI & Realme C26 has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Realme C26's ~ 88.7%. Realme C26 has 20:09 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme C26's lower 4 GB RAM. Realme 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme C26 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 5G's 108 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme C26's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme C26 | Realme 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | C26 | 12 5G |
| 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 | April 21, 2025 (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 | |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:09 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.7% | ~ 91.4% |
| Features | Sunlight Screen Support, COG Sealing Process, WideVine L3 | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 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, v5.2 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Acceleration Sensor | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Heat Dissipation Technology: Dual Layer Graphite + Copper Foil, Night Shield, Game Space, APP Market, Theme Store, Clone Phone, Phone Manager, Google Lens | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dynamic Button, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | CMOS Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 (108MP) + Smartsense SC202CS (2MP) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Supports 20 Continuous Shooting, Photograph Functions: Beauty, Filter, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-mo, NightScape, Expert, Slow-mo Video Recording | 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 | 720p, 720P | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |