Realme 12x 5G vs Realme 8i

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Key Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus	MediaTek Helio G96
Display	6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz	6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	5000mAh, 18W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	64GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus	MediaTek Helio G96
Display	6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz	6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	5000mAh, 18W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	64GB

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General

Colors	Twilight Purple, Woodland Green, Coral Red	Space Black, Space Purple
Launch	April 02, 2024	September 09, 2021
Availability	April 02, 2024	September 14, 2021
Launch Price	₹11,999	₹13,999
Colors	Twilight Purple, Woodland Green, Coral Red	Space Black, Space Purple
Launch	April 02, 2024	September 09, 2021
Availability	April 02, 2024	September 14, 2021
Launch Price	₹11,999	₹13,999

Display

Winner:Realme 8i

Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.72 inches	6.6 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2400 pixels	2412 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	392 ppi	401 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	950 nits	600 nits
Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.72 inches	6.6 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2400 pixels	2412 pixels
Resolution Ratio	20:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	392 ppi	401 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	950 nits	600 nits

Body

Winner:Realme 12x 5G

Weight	188 grams	194 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C
IP rating	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)	-
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Loudspeaker
Weight	188 grams	194 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C
IP rating	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)	-
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Loudspeaker

Processor

Winner:Realme 12x 5G

Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Dimensity 6100 Plus	Helio G96
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	ARM G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Dimensity 6100 Plus	Helio G96
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	ARM G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:Realme 12x 5G

Camera Resolution	50 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 2 Type	Depth	Macro
Features	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama	Auto Focus, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video
Camera 3 Resolution		2 MP
Camera 3 Type		Depth
Camera Resolution	50 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 2 Type	Depth	Macro
Features	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama	Auto Focus, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse
Stabilization	No Stabilization	No Stabilization
Video
Camera 3 Resolution		2 MP
Camera 3 Type		Depth

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Realme UI	Realme UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera	AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Scene recognition
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Realme UI	Realme UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera	AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Scene recognition

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme 8i

Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	16 MP
Features	Dual Video, Face Unlock, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse	AI Beauty Mode, AI Scene Recognition, Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait, Time Lapse
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide
Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	16 MP
Features	Dual Video, Face Unlock, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse	AI Beauty Mode, AI Scene Recognition, Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait, Time Lapse
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide

Battery

Winner:Realme 12x 5G

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	45 W	18 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	45 W	18 W

Memory

Winner:Realme 12x 5G

Storage	128 GB	64 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.1
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4	LPDDR4X
Storage	128 GB	64 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.1
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA	GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA	GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Realme 12x 5G

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.3	5.1
Positioning	Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.3	5.1
Positioning	Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Realme 12x 5G vs Realme 8i

Key Specifications

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Body

Processor

Main Camera

Operating System

Selfie Camera

Battery

Memory

Network

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