realme GT Neo 5vsOppo K12 Plus
We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.
realme
GT Neo 5
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 3.0GHz
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB
Quick Stats
The Realme GT Neo 5 boasts exceptional battery life and a record-breaking 240W fast charger.
The Realme GT Neo 5 boasts an excellent display with a 144Hz refresh rate, outshining its price range.
The Realme GT Neo 5's cameras offer solid, but not spectacular, performance with notable limitations in low-light and video recording.
The Realme GT Neo 5's performance is surprisingly impressive, especially considering its affordable price tag and down-clocked processor.
Oppo
K12 Plus
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB
Quick Stats
The Oppo K12 Plus's battery life fell short of expectations due to moderate-to-poor endurance and heavy usage impact.
The Oppo K12 Plus boasts an impressive AMOLED display with fast refresh rate and high resolution features.
The Oppo K12 Plus's camera system excels in low-light conditions with excellent image quality and minimal noise.
The Oppo K12 Plus's performance under heavy loads, like gaming, leaves room for improvement significantly.
Key Differences
Processor Speed
Winner
realme GT Neo 5
3 GHz
Oppo K12 Plus
2.63 GHz
RAM
Tie
realme GT Neo 5
8GB
Oppo K12 Plus
8GB
Storage
Tie
realme GT Neo 5
256GB
Oppo K12 Plus
256GB
Weight
Winner
realme GT Neo 5
199g
Oppo K12 Plus
186g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
realme realme GT Neo 5
Oppo Oppo K12 Plus
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 3.0GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB)
CPU
1x3.0 GHz Cortex, X2 +3x2.5 GHz Cortex, A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex, A510
1x2.63 GHz Cortex, A715 +3x2.4 GHz Cortex, A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex, A510
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
3
2.63
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 730
Qualcomm Adreno 720
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
256
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers
Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Antutu Score
1288163
866863
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 92% of devices
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
Graphene area of 6580 mm², 4500mm² 3D vapor chamber
N/A
Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.
Pros and Cons
realme GT Neo 5
Strengths
The Realme GT Neo 5 has a very unique design, with a transparent area to the right of the camera module that allows you to faintly see the Snapdragon A+ G1 chip inside.
It has a super low price compared to other phones in its range, making it an excellent value for money.
The phone's charging speed is incredibly fast, with 240W charging capabilities that can fully charge the battery in just 9 minutes.
The GT Neo 5 has a surprisingly good gaming performance, even with a down-clocked version of the Snapdragon A+ G1 chip.
It also features an infrared emitter and a 25-color RGB light ring that acts as a notification light.
The phone's display is excellent, with a 1240p screen from TEMA and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.
The GT Neo 5 has a true macro lens camera that can be used as a microscope to take interesting photos.
Weaknesses
The main camera performance is not the best, with occasional blurry shots when zooming in too much.
The ultra-wide camera only records at 1080p 30fps and lacks image stabilization, leading to shaky footage.
There's a ghosting bug when using the auto mode for video recording with the ultra-wide camera.
The battery capacity is smaller than some other phones in its range, despite the fast charging capabilities.
The phone's design may not appeal to everyone, with a unique look that might be off-putting to some users.
The GT Neo 5 doesn't have any significant advantages over other mid-range phones in terms of camera quality or battery life.
The phone's charging speed is so fast that it requires careful handling of the charger to avoid overheating.
Oppo K12 Plus
Strengths
The phone has a good display with a fast refresh rate AMOLED screen.
It comes with stereo speakers providing a nice multimedia experience.
The camera quality is above average, with a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
The phone has a lightweight design making it easy to hold for a long time.
It runs on Color OS 14 which is highly optimized for performance.
The phone's AMOLED screen also features diamond frame design for better protection.
Weaknesses
The phone may not be suitable for heavy gaming due to its average gaming performance.
The frame of the phone is made of plastic and has no antenna lines, which might affect the phone's durability.
The fingerprint sensor is placed quite low on the phone, making it slightly inconvenient to access.
The chin of the phone is slightly larger, affecting its overall aesthetic appeal.
The phone's average frame rate dropped to 37.6 FPS after playing a heavy game for 30 minutes at high quality settings with 60 FPS.
The phone's back temperature reached 41.7°C during heavy gaming, which might be a concern.
Read Full Reviews
realme GT Neo 5
The Oppo family has been on a roll lately, with the OnePlus 11R and Realme GT Neo 5 hitting the market as top-notch budget options. The latter stands out for its impressive value proposition, boasting a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen1 chip, 144Hz display, and super-fast charging capabilities. But does it live up to its promise? I put the Realme GT Neo 5 through its paces to find out. Here's my take on this exciting new device.
Oppo K12 Plus
The Oppo K12 Plus is a mid-range 5G phone that boasts a fast refresh rate AMOLED display and a powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. With a 50MP dual camera and lightweight design, this phone promises a seamless multimedia experience. The device also features a 6.7-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and dual stereo speakers. We'll dive deeper into the phone's performance, camera quality, and gaming capabilities in our review, so stay tuned!
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