Realme C12
#3927
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
#2834Category Breakdown
Realme C12
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
Performance
68.160.3
Camera
29.927.9
Display
56.567.2
Battery
37.737.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
49.150.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.545.8
Summary
- The Realme C12 features a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Tecno Pop 5 Pro has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the C12 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 chipset with an octa-core CPU, compared to the Pop 5 Pro's Mediatek Helio A22 with a quad-core CPU, indicating better performance capabilities for the C12.
- The camera system on the C12 includes a 13 MP main sensor, while the Pop 5 Pro has an 8 MP main sensor, both capable of recording 1080p video.
- Both devices are equipped with a 6000 mAh battery, but the C12 supports 10W charging, whereas the Pop 5 Pro does not support any charging speed.
- In terms of software, the C12 runs Android 10 upgradable to Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the Pop 5 Pro operates on Android 11 (Go edition) with HiOS 7.6, which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
- Build quality is comparable, with the C12 being slightly heavier at 209g and constructed primarily from plastic, while the Pop 5 Pro features a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C12
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
General
Release Date
2020, August 14
2022, January 19
Announced
2020, August 14
2022, January 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP B/W, f/2.42 MP, f/2.4
8 MPQVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.39 in)
164.9 x 76.1 x 9.5 mm (6.49 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
Weight
209 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Marine Blue, Coral Red, Silver, Power Blue, Power Silver
Ice Blue, Deepsea Luster, Sky Cyan
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 b/g/n
Yes
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer