OnePlus 12R vs Realme GT 5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 12R and the Realme GT 5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $315 | $3,227 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.78 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 207 g | 218 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Dec 2023 |
Summary: OnePlus 12R is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Realme GT 5 Pro is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Realme GT 5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, OnePlus 12R is the cheaper option.
Display
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO4 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Features | Always-on display, Eye comfort, Nature Tone Display, Video color enhancer | — |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak local brightness) |
Platform
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | — | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 |
Memory
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 3.1 (some regions/variants may have UFS 4.0 for 256GB) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-808); 50 MP, f/2.6, 65mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (Sony IMX890); 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0" (Sony IMX355) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Color spectrum sensor |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.5 (wide) |
| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 80W wired, 1-100% in 31 min (advertised) | 100W wired, 1-50% in 12 min (advertised); 50W wireless |
Body
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.35 in) | 161.7 x 75.1 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 218g (glass back) or 224g (silicone polymer back) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back |
| Colors | Cool Blue, Iron Gray | — |
| Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistant | IP64 dust and splash resistant |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, dual-band, Wi-Fi 7 capable | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1+E5a), BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| OnePlus 12R | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 23, 2024 | December 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released February 6, 2024 | Available |
| OS | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (up to 3 major OS updates promised) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 12R or Realme GT 5 Pro?
OnePlus 12R — 5,500 mAh for the OnePlus 12R versus 5,400 mAh for the Realme GT 5 Pro.
Which has the smoother screen, OnePlus 12R or Realme GT 5 Pro?
Realme GT 5 Pro — 120 Hz for the OnePlus 12R versus 144 Hz for the Realme GT 5 Pro.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 12R or Realme GT 5 Pro?
OnePlus 12R — 207 g for the OnePlus 12R versus 218 g for the Realme GT 5 Pro.
Which is newer, OnePlus 12R or Realme GT 5 Pro?
OnePlus 12R — Jan 2024 for the OnePlus 12R versus Dec 2023 for the Realme GT 5 Pro.
Is the OnePlus 12R or the Realme GT 5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 12R 8/10 and the Realme GT 5 Pro 9/10.