Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 36999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.57 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | 50MP Sony IMX852 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | 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 | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |