Findprix helps you compare the iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) and Realme 16 (12GB RAM + 256GB) in terms of price, specifications, user reviews, and more. iQOO 12 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) is priced at ₹42,999. Realme 16 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is priced at ₹39,999. Here's a quick comparison.
| Product | Price | Processor | RAM | Storage | Display | Front Camera | Rear Camera | Battery | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQOO 12 5G | ₹42,999 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 4 nm | 16 GB | 512 GB | UFS 4.0 | 6.78 inches | Full HD+ | 16 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 64 MP | 5000 mAh | Li-Polymer | Android 14 | Funtouch OS |
| Realme 16 | ₹39,999 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | 6 nm | 12GB | LPDDR4X | 256GB | UFS 2.2 | 6.57 inches | FHD+ | 50MP | 50MP + 2MP | 7000 mAh | 60W | Android 16 | Realme UI 7.0 |
Prices
iQOO 12 5G
Price has been stable for the last 1 month.
Realme 16
₹3,000 above the 1 month average of ₹36,999 — slightly expensive.
Ratings
iQOO 12 5G
4.6
(4.1K)
Realme 16
4.4
(1K)
General
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS Updates | 4 Gen | -- |
| Security Updates | 5 Years | -- |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | Realme UI 7.0 |
Design
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 158.3 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 203.7 g | 183 g |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP64 | Yes, IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K (up to 0.5m for 60 days) |
| Dust Resistance | -- | Yes |
| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass | Back: Plastic |
| Colours | Legend, Alpha | Air Black, Air White |
Display
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes |
| Touch Sampling Rate | -- | 240 Hz |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Flexible AMOLED |
| Brightness | -- | Typical: 1000 nits HBM: 1400 nits Peak: 4200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches | 6.57 inches (16.69 cm), UHD (4k) |
| Screen Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels | 2372 x 1080 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | -- | ~93% |
| Pixel Density | 453 ppi | ~397 ppi |
| Screen Protection | -- | Yes, DT Star D+ |
Rear Camera
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Setup | Triple | Dual |
| Primary | 50 MP (wide) f/1.68 aperture | 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX852 sensor 75° FoV, 5P lens, f/1.8 aperture, 26mm focal length, 1/2.93" sensor size, 0.6µm pixel size upto 10× digital zoom AF |
| Secondary | 50 MP (ultra wide) f/2.0 aperture | 2 MP (mono) 88° FoV, 3P + IR lens, f/2.4 aperture |
| Tertiary | 64 MP (periscope) f/2.57 aperture | -- |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Gyro EIS | -- | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Main Sensor | OmniVision OV50H | Sony IMX852 |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | Yes |
| Video Recording | 4320p @ 30 fps | Standard: 1080p @ 60 fps, 720p @ 60 fps Video Stabilization (EIS/OIS): 1080p @ 30 fps Slow Motion: 720p @ 120 fps Time-lapse: 1080p @ 30 fps Underwater: 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, OIS, Autofocus | -- |
Front Camera
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Primary | 16 MP (wide) f/2.57 aperture | 50 MP (wide) 86° FoV, 5P lens, f/2.4 aperture, 23mm focal length |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps | Standard: 1080p @ 60 fps, 720p @ 30 fps Time-lapse: 1080p @ 30 fps Underwater: 1080p @ 30 fps |
Performance
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | -- | LPDDR4X |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| CPU | Octa core (1 x 3.3 GHz Cortex X4 + 5 x 3.2 GHz Cortex A720 + 2 x 2.3 GHz Cortex A520) | Octa core 2x Cortex A76 @ 2.5 GHz 6x Cortex A55 @ 2 GHz |
Storage
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory Card Slot | No | Yes |
Battery
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging Speed | 120W Flash | 60W |
| Wired Reverse Charging | -- | Yes |
Network
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano) | SIM 1: Nano SIM 2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| 5G Bands | -- | n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78 |
| 4G Bands | -- | B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B40, B41 |
| Navigation Support | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
Connectivity
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Infrared port | -- | Yes |
Features
| Feature | iQOO 12 5G | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Jack | Yes, USB Type-C | Yes, USB Type-C |
| FM Radio | No | -- |
| Loud Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | -- | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In-display | Yes, In-display |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| AI Support | -- | Yes |
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