12 4G vs Xperia 10 VI

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Phone 2

Winner

Realme 12 4G

The 12 4G wins this one, taking display decisively. Against the Xperia 10 VI it's also the sounder buy at $7.16 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Xperia 10 VI 53 — 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

Sony Xperia 10 VI $330

Buy with care$14.14/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Xperia 10 VI 50

The 12 4G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

12 4G 36Xperia 10 VI 46

The Xperia 10 VI's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Xperia 10 VI 62

The Xperia 10 VI has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 80Xperia 10 VI 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Xperia 10 VI 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12 4G 63Xperia 10 VI 53

Overall value goes to the 12 4G at $7.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Xperia 10 VI
Price (street)	$175	$330
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.1-inch OLED, FHD+ (1080×2520), 21:9, 60Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	30W wired (USB PD)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	48MP main (with OIS), 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	155 × 68 × 8.3 mm
Weight	187 g	164 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP65/IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	May 2028

12 4G full verdict →Xperia 10 VI full verdict →Longevity master board →

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