Realme GT2 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Ultimate Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Xiaomi 12 Pro takes the crown thanks to its significantly faster charging, brighter display, and generally more premium feel. While the Realme GT2 Pro boasts impressive battery endurance, the Xiaomi's superior charging speed and display brightness make it the more compelling choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Realme GT2 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - China, India | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, January 04 | 2021, December 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, January 08 | Available. Released 2021, December 31 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 189 / 199 g (6.67 oz) | 204 g or 205 g (7.20 oz) |
| Splash resistant | - | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~526 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches, 109.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm 3 MP, f/3.3, 20mm (microscope), AF, 40x magnification | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 48mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR10+ |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio Tuned by Harman Kardon | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (dual side) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| - | Virtual Proximity Sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 65W wired, 100% in 33 min | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 18 min 50W wireless, 100% in 42 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | 5000 mAh | Li-Po 4600 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Paper White, Paper Green, Steel Black, Titanium Blue | Gray, Blue, Purple, Green |
| Models | RMX3301, RMX3300 | 2201122C, 2201122G |
| Price | € 221.41 | € 317.40 / $ 349.99 / £ 364.66 / ₹ 41,999 |
| SAR | 1.16 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body) | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.60 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 117h | Endurance rating 74h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.3 LUFS (Good) | -29.5 LUFS (Average) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 966251 (v9) GeekBench: 3501 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 985226 (v9) GeekBench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Realme GT2 Pro
- Exceptional battery life
- Eco-friendly bio-polymer back
- Competitive price
- Good overall performance
- Lower display brightness compared to Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Slower charging speeds
- Camera processing not as refined
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Blazing-fast 120W wired charging
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- Premium build quality
- Refined camera processing
- Shorter battery life than Realme GT2 Pro
- Potentially higher price
- Thermal throttling under heavy load
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi 12 Pro's 1050 nits peak brightness significantly outshines the Realme GT2 Pro's 778 nits, making it easier to view content outdoors. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), and vibrant colors, but the Xiaomi's brightness gives it a noticeable edge. Both use AMOLED panels with 120Hz refresh rates.
Camera Comparison
While both phones offer capable camera systems, the Xiaomi 12 Pro generally produces more consistent and pleasing results, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. The Realme GT2 Pro's camera is good, but the Xiaomi's image processing is often considered more refined. Both offer versatile lens setups including ultrawide and telephoto.
Performance
Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, so expect similar performance in everyday tasks and demanding games. Thermal management will be a key factor; both phones have been known to throttle under sustained load, but Xiaomi's cooling solution might offer a slight advantage. Real-world performance will be very close.
Battery Life
The Realme GT2 Pro's 117h endurance rating is impressive, suggesting excellent battery life. However, the Xiaomi 12 Pro's 120W wired charging blows the Realme's 65W charging out of the water, allowing for incredibly quick top-ups. The Xiaomi also offers 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, further enhancing its charging capabilities.
Buying Guide
The Realme GT2 Pro is ideal for users prioritizing battery life and a more eco-conscious design (due to its bio-polymer back). The Xiaomi 12 Pro is perfect for those who value blazing-fast charging, a vibrant display, and a more premium build quality.