Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | — | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.74 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 181 g |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Realme GT Neo 5 SE is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Realme GT Neo 5 SE is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+ | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 pixels (1.5K), 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, FHD+ (20:9 ratio, ~395 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 1400-1450 nits (peak) | — |
| Features | 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 87.5% screen-to-body ratio | 12-bit flexible OLED, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, SGS Low Blue Light Certification |
| Protection | — | Unspecified |
Platform
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 2.91 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x 2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x 2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x 2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Adreno 725 (580 MHz) |
Memory
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage) |
Main Camera
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.79 (wide), OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/3.3 (macro) | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, HyperShot 2.0, Street shooting mode 3.0 | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
Selfie Camera
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.45 (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Features | Panorama, Portrait, AI ID photo | HDR, panorama |
| Video | — | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100W wired, SuperVOOC S power management chip | 67W wired, PD, QC |
Body
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.95 mm | 161.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 193.1 g | 181 g |
| Build | Plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (unspecified glass), plastic frame, plastic back (typical for segment) |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (ax), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Announced | April 3, 2023 | March 28, 2023 |
| Status | Available | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme GT Neo 5 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Realme GT Neo 5 SE — 5,500 mAh for the Realme GT Neo 5 SE versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Which has the smoother screen, Realme GT Neo 5 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Realme GT Neo 5 SE — 144 Hz for the Realme GT Neo 5 SE versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Which is newer, Realme GT Neo 5 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Realme GT Neo 5 SE — Apr 2023 for the Realme GT Neo 5 SE versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Is the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo rated higher?
We rate the Realme GT Neo 5 SE 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo 8/10.
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