Side-by-side technical data
Realme 12 vs Xiaomi 12T
Comparison between Realme 12 and Xiaomi 12T: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 12T, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 12, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 950 nits
- against 900 nits
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 202 g
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP53
Xiaomi 12T, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 835,913
- against 442,599
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.85 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,599 | 835,913 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.85 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Green | Black, Silver, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 163.1 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 202 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 86.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 950 nits Best value | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,220 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,712 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 446 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 1920Hz PWM, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Magnetometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 3 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 12 | 12T |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3999 | 22071212AG |
