Realme 12 4G
#1105
ZTE nubia Neo 3
#1787Category Breakdown
Realme 12 4G
ZTE nubia Neo 3
Performance
88.567.9
Camera
64.519.1
Display
91.389.4
Battery
33.737.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.780.0
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
63.154.9
Summary
- The Realme 12 4G features a compact build with dimensions of 163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 187g, while the ZTE nubia Neo 3 has a larger 6.8" display but lacks specific weight and dimensions.
- Both phones utilize AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate; however, the Realme's peak brightness is higher at 2000 nits compared to the nubia's 1000 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, whereas the nubia uses a Unisoc T8300, which may affect overall efficiency and speed.
- Both devices sport a 50 MP rear camera, but the Realme includes optical image stabilization (OIS), while the nubia does not.
- The Realme has a 5000mAh battery with faster 67W charging, while the nubia offers a larger 6000mAh battery with 33W charging.
- Software-wise, the Realme runs Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the nubia operates on Android 15, featuring stereo speakers but lacking a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12 4G
ZTE nubia Neo 3
General
Release Date
2024, June 26
2025, March 03
Announced
2024, June 26
2025, March 03
Description
N/A
Preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.67"
6.8"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2392 pixels (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G57 MP2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
6000 mAh or 5000 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, 50% in 19 min
33W wiredBypass Charging
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.42 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
N/A
Weight
187 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Skyline Silver, Pioneer Green
Shadow Black, Cyber Silver, Titanium Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Yes
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity