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realme 12 Pro+ vs POCO F5 Pro

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· 2024

realme 12 Pro+

$369

88.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

· 2023

POCO F5 Pro

$549

88.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

88.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy realme 12 Pro+:

✓18g lighter chassis (186g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$180 lower launch MSRP ($369 vs $549)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy POCO F5 Pro:

✓Larger 5,160 mAh battery capacity (+160 mAh more capacity)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	realme 12 Pro+	POCO F5 Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	2412x1080 (394 ppi)	3200x1440 (521 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	2,400 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890	64 MP, f/1.73, OIS, OmniVision OV64B
Telephoto Zoom	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.65, OIS	2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	16 MP, f/2.45
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	161.5 x 74.2 x 8.76 mm	162.8 x 75.4 x 9.35 mm
Weight	186 g	204 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP65	IP53
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W wired fast charging	67W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$369	$549

Editorial Lab Verdict

realme 12 Pro+ edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, realme 12 Pro+ ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy realme 12 Pro+:

Lighter body: 186g (18g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $369 (save $180)

When to buy POCO F5 Pro:

Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP · Brighter screen: 2,400 nits peak vs 2,000 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: realme 12 Pro+ vs POCO F5 Pro

Which phone is better: realme 12 Pro+ or POCO F5 Pro?

realme 12 Pro+ leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to POCO F5 Pro (88.5/100), driven by advantages in Lighter body: 186g (18g lighter in hand) and Lower launch price: $369 (save $180).

What are the primary battery and display differences between realme 12 Pro+ and POCO F5 Pro?

realme 12 Pro+ is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while POCO F5 Pro features a 6.67-inch display and 5160 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between realme 12 Pro+ and POCO F5 Pro?

In lab hardware evaluations, realme 12 Pro+ scores 91/100 in camera performance, while POCO F5 Pro scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

realme 12 Pro+ edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: realme 12 Pro+ vs POCO F5 Pro

Which phone is better: realme 12 Pro+ or POCO F5 Pro?

What are the primary battery and display differences between realme 12 Pro+ and POCO F5 Pro?

How do the camera capabilities compare between realme 12 Pro+ and POCO F5 Pro?

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