POCO M8 Pro 5G vs Realme 12 Pro+ 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the POCO M8 Pro 5G and the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 67W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.83 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 196 g |
| Released | Jan 2026 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: POCO M8 Pro 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size. Realme 12 Pro+ 5G is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 950 nits (peak), Curved Vision Display |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1.5K resolution | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 pixels | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Features | — | 1.07 billion colors, 100% P3 color gamut, 2160Hz PWM Dimming |
Platform
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 |
Memory
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB UFS2.2 | — |
| Card Slot | No (Memory Card Not Supported) | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Main Camera
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX890); 64 MP, f/2.8, 71mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom, 120x SuperZoom (OmniVision OV64B); 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI enhancements, Night Mode | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Super NightScape, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR, Ultra-Clear Portrait Algorithm | Panorama, HDR, Portrait Mode, AI Beauty, Filters |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 6500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 100W wired (100% in ~40 min), 22.5W reverse wired | 67W wired, 1-50% in 19 min (advertised) |
Body
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.34 x 78.31 x 8.31 mm | 161.47 x 74.02 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, vegan leather back, plastic frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | — |
| SIM | — | Dual Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | — | IP65 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Unspecified | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, January 08 | 2024, January 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January 08 | Available. Released 2024, January 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, POCO M8 Pro 5G or Realme 12 Pro+ 5G?
POCO M8 Pro 5G — 6,500 mAh for the POCO M8 Pro 5G versus 5,000 mAh for the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G.
Which is lighter, POCO M8 Pro 5G or Realme 12 Pro+ 5G?
Realme 12 Pro+ 5G — 206 g for the POCO M8 Pro 5G versus 196 g for the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G.
Which is newer, POCO M8 Pro 5G or Realme 12 Pro+ 5G?
POCO M8 Pro 5G — Jan 2026 for the POCO M8 Pro 5G versus Jan 2024 for the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G.
Is the POCO M8 Pro 5G or the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G rated higher?
We rate the POCO M8 Pro 5G 8/10 and the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G 8/10.