12 4G vs Narzo 80x 5G

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Winner

Realme Narzo 80x 5G

The Narzo 80x 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $6.88 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Narzo 80x 5G 70 — 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 Narzo 80x 5G $150

Buy with care$6.88/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Narzo 80x 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Narzo 80x 5G 55

The Narzo 80x 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Narzo 80x 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

12 4G 80Narzo 80x 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Narzo 80x 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Narzo 80x 5G 26

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 3 months longer than the Narzo 80x 5G.

Value

12 4G 63Narzo 80x 5G 70

Overall value goes to the Narzo 80x 5G at $6.88 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Narzo 80x 5G
Price (street)	$175	$150
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	45W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	165.7 × 76.2 × 7.94 mm
Weight	187 g	197 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP69
Supported until	Jul 2028	Apr 2028

12 4G full verdict →Narzo 80x 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.