Realme 12 Pro vs Realme 16
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Realme 12 Pro
4category wins
Realme 16
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Realme 12 Pro
Faster chip
Realme 12 Pro
Bigger battery
Realme 16
Faster charging
Realme 12 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Realme 16
Lighter body
Realme 16
Best value for money
Realme 12 Pro
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.57 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2412 | 2372 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 950 | 4500 |
| PPI | 394 | 397 |
| Glass Type | — | AGC DT-Star D + |
| Screen-to-body | 90.4 | 88.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | realme UI 5.0 | realme UI 7.0 |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Realme 12 Pro +16%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Realme 12 Pro +32%AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro +27%| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 930 | 803 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,700 | 2,047 |
| AnTuTu | 737,054 | 581,041 |
Memory
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, selfie mirror |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2, 47mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | — | Panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 7000 |
| Chemistry | — | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 60 |
Body
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (AGC DT-Star D + ), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.5 | 158.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 183 |
| Width (mm) | 74 | 75.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, January 29 | 2025, January 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 29 | Available. Released 2025, January 29 |
Network
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro | Realme 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Realme 12 Pro and Realme 16 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Realme 16 packs a 7000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Realme 12 Pro posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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