Realme 12 Lite
#1529
TCL 40 NxtPaper
#2303Category Breakdown
Realme 12 Lite
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Performance
88.383.8
Camera
36.219.1
Display
82.275.4
Battery
33.735.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.763.8
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
57.350.1
Summary
- The Realme 12 Lite features a slightly smaller 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 950 nits, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper has a 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, both supporting a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, offering a more efficient 6 nm process compared to the 12 nm Mediatek Helio G88 in the TCL.
- The Realme 12 Lite boasts a higher rear camera resolution at 108 MP versus the TCL's 50 MP, though the TCL offers additional versatility with an ultra-wide and macro lens.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Realme at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, and both support 33W charging.
- The Realme runs on Android 14 with Realme UI, while the TCL operates on Android 13 with TCL UI, and the Realme includes stereo speakers, unlike the TCL.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12 Lite
TCL 40 NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2024, April 22
2023, August 29
Announced
2024, April 22
2023, August 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 800 nits (typ), 950 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultra wide), 115°, 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
32 MP, (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
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.6 x 75.4 x 7.6 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.30 in)
168.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.62 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
185 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sunny Oasis, Black Rock
Midnight Blue, Opalescent
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI
Android 13, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass