Apple iPhone 12 vs Realme 16 Pro Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.79", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Camellia Pink, Master Gold, Master Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹39,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.79 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Weight | 164 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 722 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Dual View, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI Edit Genie, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | EIS, OIS, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display |
