This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the POCO X5 Pro 5G and realme 12 smartphones.
The POCO X5 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch display, 108MP main camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the realme 12 features a similarly-sized display, IP54 dust & water resistance, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | POCO X5 Pro 5G | realme 12 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 395 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 295 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.91 x 76.03 x 7.9 mm | 162.95 x 74.74 x 7.92 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 187 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, and Yellow | Pioneer Green, Skyline Blue |
| Our pick: |
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realme 12 The realme 12 has a brighter display. It is also more durable, while the POCO X5 Pro 5G is lighter and slightly thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz , 3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.9GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 6GB or 8GB of RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 13 with MIUI 14 for POCO | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 |
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POCO X5 Pro 5G
The POCO X5 Pro 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120° field-of-view) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT600, f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@60fps video recording |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 720p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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POCO X5 Pro 5G
POCO X5 Pro 5G has the more capable camera system with a wider 12° ultrawide camera and higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. Meanwhile, realme 12 offers optical image stabilization. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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POCO X5 Pro 5G
The POCO X5 Pro 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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POCO X5 Pro 5G
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 67W Fast Charging (Turbo, 30% in 7 minutes) | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 19 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱16,999.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱18,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 6, 2023 | August 11, 2024 |
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