Side-by-side technical data
Blackview A96 vs Realme 12X 5G (China)
Comparison between Blackview A96 and Realme 12X 5G (China): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview A96, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 392 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Realme 12X 5G (China), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,380 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 18 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 423,393 Best value | 415,854 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 729 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,979 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Black | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 193.9 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,380 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A96 | 12X 5G (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
