Realme 16 5G vs Realme 12 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Realme 16 5G	Realme 12 5G
key specs
Display	6.57-inch	6.72-inch
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7025	-
Front Camera	50-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	108-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	8GB	6GB, 8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	7000mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 14
Resolution	1080x2372 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
general
Brand	Realme	Realme
Model	16 5G	12 5G
Release date	January 30, 2026	March 6, 2024
Launched in India	No	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	158.30 x 75.13 x 8.10	165.70 x 76.00 x 7.69
Weight (g)	183.00	188.00
IP rating	IP69	IP54
Battery capacity (mAh)	7000	5000
Fast charging	60W Fast Charging	Super VOOC
Colours	Black Cloud, White Swan	Twilight Purple, Woodland Green
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+	FHD
Screen size (inches)	6.57	6.72
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Resolution	1080x2372 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	397	-
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 7025	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM	8GB	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	256GB	128GB
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	108-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2	3
Front camera	50-megapixel	8-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 14
Skin	Realme UI 7.0	realme UI 5.0
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes

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