Realme 12x (India)
#1506
Realme 9 5G
#1720Category Breakdown
Realme 12x (India)
Realme 9 5G
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.058.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.163.2
Summary
- The Realme 12x features a larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 950 nits and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, compared to the 6.6-inch display of the Realme 9 5G, which has a peak brightness of 600 nits and a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the 12x is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, while the 9 5G uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, both offering 5G connectivity.
- The camera systems are similar with a 50 MP main sensor, but the 9 5G includes an additional macro lens.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the 12x supports faster 45W charging compared to the 18W of the 9 5G.
- The 12x runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the 9 5G operates on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, indicating a more updated software experience in the 12x.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12x (India)
Realme 9 5G
General
Release Date
2024, April 02
2022, May 12
Announced
2024, April 02
2022, May 12
Description
Not to be confused with Realme 12x for International market
Not to be confused with theIndian Realme 9 5G
Display
Size
6.72"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (typ), 950 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.6 x 76.1 x 7.7 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
191 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Twilight Purple, Woodland Green
Meteor Black, Stargaze White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes