realme 12 5G vs Apple iPhone 16 (512GB)

Compare realme 12 5G, Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) to find out which smartphone suits your needs the best. Explore side-by-side specifications including display, performance, RAM, camera, battery, software, and price to make an informed choice.

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realme 12 5G
16,999
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Apple iPhone 16 (512GB)
102,900
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Digine (out of 10)
83 / 10
95 / 10
Display (out of 10)
85 / 10
95 / 10
Software (out of 10)
81 / 10
90 / 10
Parformance (out of 10)
84 / 10
95 / 10
Camera (out of 10)
85 / 10
95 / 10
Battery (out of 10)
86 / 10
95 / 10
Total_rating (out of 10)
84 / 10
94 / 10
Pros
✅ Stylish design with sleek finish
✅ Good performance with Dimensity 6100+
✅ Decent 120Hz display
✅ 45W fast charging
✅ A17 or A18 chip upgrade
✅ Improved battery and AI features
✅ Likely camera enhancements
Cons
❌ Average low-light camera performance
❌ Bloatware in UI
❌ Expensive pricing
❌ Minimal design change expected
In The BoxAdapter, Handset, Protective Case, Quick Guide, Safety Guide, Sim Ejector Tool, USB Data Cable-
Model NumberRMX3999MYEE3HN/A
Model Name12 5GiPhone 16
ColorTwilight Purple-
Browse TypeSmartphones-
SIM TypeDual SimDual Sim(Nano + eSIM)
hybrid-sim-slot--
resolution-type--
gpu--
Display TypeFull HD+ LCD-
Display Colors16.7 Million-
Other Display Features120Hz Refresh Rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 78% NTSC (Minimum), 950 Nits (High Brightness Mode), Aspect Ratio: 20:9, Brightness: 800 Nits (Typical), Color Gamut: 82% NTSC (Typical), Color Saturation: 82% NTSC (Typical), Contrast Ratio: 1500:1, RGB Pixel Arrangement, Screen-to-Body Ratio: 91.40%, Sunshine Screen1 nits Minimum Brightness, 1,000 nits Max Brightness (Typical), 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor), Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 (Typical), Dynamic Island, Fingerprint Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Haptic Touch, HDR Display, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3)
Operating SystemAndroid 14-
processor-brand--
Processor TypeDimensity 6111+-
Processor CoreOcta Core-
Primary Clock Speed2.2 GHz-
Secondary Clock Speed2 GHz-
Operating Frequency2G GSM: 851 MHz/911 MHz/1811 MHz, 3G WCDMA: B1/B5/B8, 4G FDD LTE: B1/B3/B5/B8/B28B, 4G TD LTE: B41/B41 (2535 MHz - 2655 MHz), 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n41/n41 (2535 MHz - 2655 MHz)/n77/n781700 MHz/2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 1900 MHz), 2100 MHz), 2G GSM/EDGE (850 MHz, 3G UMTS/HSPA+/DC?HSDPA (850 MHz, 4G LTE FDD (B1, 4G LTE TDD (B34, 5G FDD NR (Bands n1, 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, 5G TDD NR (Bands n38, 900 MHz, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B2, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B3, B30, B32, B38, B39, B4, B40, B41, B42, B48, B5, B53), B66, B7, B71), B8, n12, n14, n2, n20, n25, n26, n260, n261), n28, n29, n3, n30, n40, n41, n48, n5, n53, n66, n7, n70, n71, n75, n76), n77, n78, n79), n8
Internal Storage128 GB512 GB
RAM6 GB-
Expandable Storage2 TB-
Memory Card Slot TypeHybrid Slot-
primary-camera--
Primary Camera Features1.64um Pixel Size, 1.75um Pixel Size, 1/1.67 inch Sensor Size, 1/5 inch Sensor Size, 21 Burst Photos, 3P Lens, 6P Lens, CMOS, Dual Camera Setup: 118MP Main Camera (Samsung S5KHM6, Dual View Video, Effective Focal Length: 1.77mm, Effective Focal Length: 5.24mm, Equivalent Focal Length: 22mm, Equivalent Focal Length: 24mm, f/1.75 Aperture, f/2.4 Aperture, Features: Photo, Fixed Focus), FOV: 84 Degree, FOV: 89 Degree, Group Portrait, Hi-Res, Movie, Night, Open Loop VCM) + 2MP Mono Camera (Smartsense SC212CS, Pano, Portrait, Pro, Slo-Mo, Street, Support EIS, Supports Auto Focus, Supports Fill Light for Video Shooting, Supports Smart Scenario Recognition, Text Scanner, Tilt-Shift, Timelapse, Video100% Focus Pixels, 100% Focus Pixels), 2x Optical Zoom Out, 2x Optical Zoom-in, 4x Optical Zoom Range, Advanced Red Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilization, Burst Mode, Camera Control, Camera Features: Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Dual Camera Setup: 48MP Fusion Camera (Focal Length: 26mm, f/1.6 Aperture, f/2.4 Aperture, FOV: 120 Degree, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, Latest Generation Photographic Styles, Lens Correction (Ultra Wide), Macro Photography, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night Mode, Panorama (Upto 63MP), Photo Geotagging, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilisation, Smart HDR 5, Spatial Photos, Support for Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP)) + 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (Focal Length: 13mm, Wide Color Capture for Photos and Live Photos
Optical ZoomNo-
Secondary Camera AvailableYes-
Secondary Camera8MP Front Camera-
FlashRear: Single FlashlightFront: Retina Flash, Rear: True Tone Flash
HD RecordingYes-
Full HD RecordingYes-
Video RecordingYes-
Digital Zoom21X-
frame-rate--
Dual Camera LensPrimary Camera-
Video Call SupportYes-
Speaker PhoneYes-
Call RecordsYes-
Network Type2G, 3G, 4G, 4G VOLTE, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 4G VOLTE, 5G
Supported Networks4G LTE, 4G VoLTE, 5G, GSM, WCDMA-
Internet Connectivity3G, 4G, 5G, EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi-
GPRSYes-
Micro USB VersionUSB 2.1 (Type C)-
bluetooth-support--
Bluetooth Versionv5.3-
Wi-FiYes-
Wi-Fi Version5.1 GHz, 5.8 GHz), 812.11 a/b/g/n, 812.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 812.11 ac (Wi-Fi 5) (2.4 GHz-
Wi-Fi HotspotYes-
NFCNo-
InfraredNo-
EDGEYes-
Audio Jack3.5mm-
Map SupportBaidu Map, Google Map, Support Gaode Map, Third Party Map-
gps-support--
SmartphoneYes-
Touchscreen TypeCapacitive-
SIM SizeNano Sim-
User InterfaceRealme UI 5.1 (Based on Android 14)-
SMSYes-
SensorsAcceleration Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Support Meter FunctionBarometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensors, Face ID, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-G Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor
Ringtones FormatAMR, APE, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA-
Other Featuresacc, Answering Phone Calls Using Earphones, App Cloner, App Lock, App Lock Method: Digit Password, aptx, aptx hd, Bluetooth Audio Specifications: sbc, Capacity for One MMS Message: 311KB, Clock Widget, COG Packaging Process, Compass, Contacts Grouping, Customized Grouping, Dark Mode, Data Backup and Restore, Display Background for Incoming Calls, Display Caller's Profile Picture, Dual 5G Display, Dual Carrier Aggregation, Dual Mic Noise Cancellation, Dual Microphones, Dual RAM Channel, Dual Speaker, Eye Comfort, Face Password, Face Recognition, File Compression and Extraction, Fingerprint Password, Firewall/Block & Filter, Game Space/Games, Game Voice Changer, Gestures & Motions: Black Screen Gestures, Google Lens, HD Voice, Incoming Call Banner, Integrated Standalone or Integrated Audio Decoder Chip, Intelligent Answering and Calling, Kid Space (Guest Mode), L1 Widevine Encrypted Video, Lamination Method of Touchscreen: In Cell, ldac, lhdc, Lift to Brighten the Screen, Link Boost Communicate, Link Boost Wireless: SLA Polymorphic Network Acceleration, Maximum Number of Call Logs: 3111, Maximum Number of Recipients for Group SMS Messages: 211, Maximum OTG Storage Supported: 2TB, Maximum Power Supported by Mobile Phone: 45W, Mini Window Mode/Playing Videos in Floating Window, Mixed Password, Mobile Screencast, Music Widget, Number of Devices That Can Be Connected to a Hotspot: 11, Oleophobic Coating On Rear Cover, OSIE Visual Effect, OTG Storage Format: FAT32, Pattern Password, Private Safe, Push-to-Talk On Earphones, Recently Deleted (Album Recycle Bin), Screen Recording, Sim Card Contacts Import and Export, SMS Character Limit: 1531, Split Screen Mode, Step Counting, Support IPX4 Waterproof and Dustproof, Supports Button Backlight, Supports In-Ear Monitoring, Supports Switching Songs, Supports Volume Control, Third Party App Widget, Third Party Input Method, Three Finger Screenshot, UFS 2.2, Upto 11 Touch Points, Vibration Motor: Rotor Motor, VOOC Charge, Weather Widget, Webpage Video Playback, WiFi Calling, World Clock2x2 MIMO, 5G (sub 6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO, Accessibility: VoiceOver, Accessory Identification NFC, Adapter Sold Separately), Alignment Magnet, Aluminium Design, and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay Enabled Smart TV, Apple Card, Apple Pay, AssistiveTouch, Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, Closed Captions, Colour Infused Glass Back, Crash Detection, DisplayPort, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Enabled by TrueDepth Camera for Facial Recognition, Express Cards with Power Reserve, Eye Tracking, FaceTime Audio, FaceTime HD (1080p) Video Calling Over 5G or Wi Fi, FaceTime Video Calling Over Cellular or Wi?Fi, Fast Charge Capable: Upto 50% Charge in Around 30 minutes with 20W Adapter or Higher Paired with USB?C Charging Cable, Find My via Satellite, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, H.264 and AV1, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG, Internet Access, Latest Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Live Captions, Live Speech, macOS High Sierra 10.13 to macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Using iTunes 12.9 or Later, Magnet Array, Magnetometer, Magnifier, MagSafe Wireless Charging Upto 25W with 30W Adapter or Higher, MagSafe: Wireless Charging Upto 25W with 30W Adapter or Higher, Messages via Satellite, Music and Other Apps in a FaceTime Call with SharePlay, New 16 Core Neural Engine, NFC with Reader Mode, or 30W Adapter or Higher Paired with MagSafe Charger (All Available Separately), Personal Voice, Photos, Portrait Mode in FaceTime Video, Qi Wireless Charging Upto 7.5W, Qi2 Wireless Charging Upto 15W, Rated IP68 (Maximum Depth of 6 Metres Upto 30 Minutes) Under IEC Standard 60529, Rating for Hearing Aids: Hearing Aid Compatible, Roadside Assistance via Satellite, RTT and TTY Support, Screen Sharing, Second Generation Ultra Wideband Chip, Share Experiences like Movies, Spatial Audio, Spatial Audio Playback, Spoken Content, Supported Formats Include HEVC, Switch Control, Syncing to a Mac or PC Requires: macOS Catalina 10.15 or Later Using the Finder, System Requirements: Apple ID (Required for Some Features), Thread Networking Technology, TV, Type to Siri, Upto 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, USB 2 (Upto 480Mb/s), USB-C Connector with Support For: Charging, User Configurable Maximum Volume Limit, Video Mirroring and Video Out Support: Upto 4K HDR Through Native DisplayPort Output Over USB-C or USB-C Digital AV Adapter (Model A2119, Vocal Shortcuts, Voice Control, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum Microphone Modes, Voice Over LTE (VoLTE), Wi Fi Calling, Windows 10 or Later Using iTunes 12.12.10 or Later (Free Download From itunes.com/uk), Zoom, Zoom with Rear Facing Camera
GPS TypeBEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS-
fm-radio--
DLNA SupportYes-
Audio FormatsAAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, and Dolby Atmos, APAC, Apple Lossless, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, FLAC, MP3
Video Formats3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, MOV, MP4, WMV-
Battery Capacity5000 mAh-
Width76.1 mm-
Height165.7 mm147.6 mm
Depth7.69 mm7.8 mm
Weight188 g170 g
Warranty Summary1 Year Manufacturer Warranty for Device and 6 Months Manufacturer Warranty for Inbox Accessories1 year warranty for phone and 1 year warranty for in Box Accessories.
domestic-warranty--
Space ScoreSpace Score 84Space Score 94
Display-15.54 cm, 2556x1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi, 6.1? (diagonal), all?screen OLED display, Super Retina XDR display
Capacity-128GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
splash-water-and-dust-resistant--
width--
depth--
browse-type--
Hybrid Sim Slot-No
OTG Compatible-No
Sound Enhancements-Built-in Stereo Speaker
Resolution Type-Super Retina XDR Display
display-type--
optical-zoom--
Secondary Camera Features-1080p, 1080p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 25 fps, 12MP TrueDepth Camera Setup: (f/1.9 Aperture), 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 4K Dolby Video Recording at 24 fps, and 720p), Animoji and Memoji, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Camera Feature: Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Cinematic Mode Upto 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Cinematic Video Stabilization (4K, Deep Fusion, Lens Correction, Next Generation Portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night Mode, Night Mode Timelapse, Photographic Styles, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, QuickTake Video Upto 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Slo Mo Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps, Smart HDR 5, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Timelapse Video With Stabilization, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos
Video Recording Resolution-1080P (at 120 fps/60 fps/30 fps, 1080P (at 240p /120 fps/60 fps/30 fps, 25 fps, 25 fps), 30 fps, 60 fps), 720p (at 30 fps), Front Camera: 4K (at 24 fps, Rear Camera: 4K (at 24 fps
Frame Rate-30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 24 fps, 240 fps, 25 fps
dual-camera-lens--
nfc--
Supported Languages-Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia, Finnish, France), French (Canada, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spain), Spanish (Latin America, Swedish, Thai, Traditional, Traditional - Hong Kong), Turkish, UK, Ukrainian, US), Vietnamese
Important Apps-App Store, Apple Store, Books, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clips, Clock, Compass, Contacts, FaceTime, Files, Find My, Fitness, Freeform, GarageBand, Health, Home, iMovie, iTunes Store, Keynote, Magnifier, Mail, Maps, Measure, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Phone, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Safari, Settings, Shortcuts, Stocks, Tips, Translate, TV, Voice Memos, Wallet, Watch, Weather
gps-type--
Domestic Warranty-1 Year
graphics-ppi--
Summary📸 Best Camera: Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) | 🔋 Best Battery: Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) | 🏆 Best Overall: Apple iPhone 16 (512GB)

📌 Frequently Asked Questions

Is realme 12 5G good for daily use?
realme 12 5G scores 84/10 in performance, suitable for multitasking and apps.
Is realme 12 5G good for photography?
With a camera score of 85/10, it delivers decent photo quality in good lighting.
How is the battery life of realme 12 5G?
realme 12 5G offers a battery rating of 86/10, ideal for daily use.
Is Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) good for daily use?
Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) scores 95/10 in performance, suitable for multitasking and apps.
Is Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) good for photography?
With a camera score of 95/10, it delivers decent photo quality in good lighting.
How is the battery life of Apple iPhone 16 (512GB)?
Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) offers a battery rating of 95/10, ideal for daily use.
Which is better: realme 12 5G or Apple iPhone 16 (512GB)?
It depends on your needs. Check camera, battery, and display to decide which suits you better.
Which phone has better battery life?
Compare the battery ratings in the table above. Choose the one with the higher battery score.
Which phone offers better value for money?
Considering rating and price, realme 12 5G gives better value for money.
Which has the better overall rating?
Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) with 94/10 total rating.

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