12 4G vs 12+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · 12+ 5G 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 7012+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 3612+ 5G 52

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 5512+ 5G 67

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 8012+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 2912+ 5G 24

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

12 4G 6312+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	12+ 5G
Price (street)	$175	$215
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	187 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2028	Mar 2028

12 4G full verdict →12+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.