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Realme 12 vs Realme 16 Pro Plus

The Realme 12 is a mid-range phone at Rs. 59,999, while the Realme 16 Pro Plus is a premium device at Rs. 199,999 — a price difference of Rs. 140,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh battery
  • 12GB vs 8GB RAM
  • Rs. 140,000 price difference
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Realme 12

Realme 12

8GB / 256GB
Rs. 59,999
Price in Pakistan
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Realme 16 Pro Plus

Realme 16 Pro Plus

12GB / 512GB
Rs. 199,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Realme 16 Pro Plus Wins 4 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Realme 16 Pro Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Realme 16 Pro Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Realme 16 Pro Plus if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Realme 12 if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Realme 16 Pro Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Realme 12
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Performance
68.3
83.5 ★
Camera
76.0
100.0 ★
Battery
92.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
67.6
84.0 ★
Overall
78.2
92.6 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 12
68.3
Realme 16 Pro Plus
83.5
Camera Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 12
76.0
Realme 16 Pro Plus
100.0
Battery Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 12
92.0
Realme 16 Pro Plus
100.0
Gaming Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 12
67.6
Realme 16 Pro Plus
84.0
Overall Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 12
78.2
Realme 16 Pro Plus
92.6
Value for Money Realme 12
Realme 12
Best Value
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Lower Value
Performance Winner
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 16 Pro Plus
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 16 Pro Plus
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 16 Pro Plus
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 16 Pro Plus
84.0/100
Overall Winner
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Realme 16 Pro Plus
92.6/100
Best Value
Realme 12
Realme 12
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Realme 16 Pro Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Realme 16 Pro Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Realme 16 Pro Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Realme 16 Pro Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Realme 12
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.80"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch  
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors  
Resolution
1080x2400
1280x2800
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Chipset  
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)  
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610  
Adreno 722  
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF+ 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash  
Triple Camera: 200 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual-pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.8, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS, 3.5 optical zoom + 8 MP, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", AF, LED Flash  
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), HDR, Video (1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS)  
50 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/2.88, Panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR)  
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
7000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 67W wired  
Fast battery 80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC, Reverse wired, Bypass Charging  
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band  
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band  
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE  
5.4 with A2DP, LE,ap
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0  
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG  
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)  
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM  
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
165.6 x 76.1 x 7.7 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
162.5 x 76.3 x 8.1 mm or 8.5 mm
Weight
188g
198g
Build Material
N/A
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Twilight Purple, Woodland Green  
Master Gold, Master Grey  
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 16

Our Verdict

Realme 16 Pro Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 92.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Realme 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 78.2/100. However, Realme 12 offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Realme 12

Pros
  • Decent everyday performance
  • All-day battery life
  • 67W fast charging
  • 120Hz smooth display
Cons
  • Average camera
  • No 5G
  • No NFC

Realme 16 Pro Plus

Pros
  • Strong performance
  • Excellent camera system
  • All-day battery life
  • 80W fast charging
  • 144Hz smooth display
Cons
  • Premium pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Realme 12 or Realme 16 Pro Plus?

Realme 16 Pro Plus is the overall winner with a score of 92.6/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Realme 12 or Realme 16 Pro Plus?

Realme 16 Pro Plus wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 76.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Realme 16 Pro Plus has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Realme 16 Pro Plus is better for gaming with a score of 84.0/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Realme 12 offers better value at PKR 59,999 with a value score of 3.3.

What is the price difference between Realme 12 and Realme 16 Pro Plus?

Realme 12 costs PKR 59,999 while Realme 16 Pro Plus costs PKR 199,999. The price difference is PKR 140,000.

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Realme 12
Rs. 59,999
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Rs. 199,999