Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) vs Realme 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) which has resolution of 1440 x 720. Realme 12 Pro Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7490 | Rs. 28223 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 20, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) is Rs. 7490. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 28223.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has screen size of 5.7 inches which falls short to Realme 12 Pro Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has IPS Screen type where as Realme 12 Pro Plus has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 282 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 75.9%. Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Realme 12 Pro Plus has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus's 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 12 Pro Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.2 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 5 (2GB RAM + 16GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 20, 2018 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 151.8 x 7.7 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 282 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 75.9% | ~ 93% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protection | Contrast Ratio: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 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, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB 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 | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS ,Galileo QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| 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/2.2 (Main) 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 | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | 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, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP with 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 v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | DivX, MP4 | 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 | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | |