Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: Which is better

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: These two smartphones are powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chipset. However, the Realme GT 2 Pro is more affordable than the Xiaomi 12 Pro. This comparison is an interesting one as both devices have a lot of similarities with few insignificant differences.

Let’s get to the full comparison of both smartphones below:

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

Specifications	Realme GT 2 Pro	Xiaomi 12 Pro
Display	6.7-inch, 120Hz	6.7-inch, 120Hz
RAM	8 / 12GB	8 / 12GB
Storage	128 / 256 / 512GB	128 / 256GB
Back Camera	50 + 50 + 13MP	50 + 50 + 50MP
Front Camera	32MP	32MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Software	Android 12	Android 12
Battery	5,000mAh (67W)	4,600mAh (120W)

Display

You can’t go wrong with either of these two smartphones in terms of display. Both has 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO super AMOLED touchscreen with adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate support. Also you get 10bit colors and HDR10+ certification as well as Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

The only missing feature is IP certification. Which means both devices must be kept out of the reach of liquid/water penetration. More so, the Xiaomi 12 Pro display is curved, while Realme GT 2 Pro has a flat display. So it’s based on user preference.

Camera

Realme GT 2 Pro has 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS, a secondary Samsung JN1 50 MP ultrawide shooter with a 150 field of view and a 3 MP microscope lens that can do close-ups at up to 40x similar to Oppo’s Find X3 Pro. While upfront it has 32 MP selfie camera.

In comparison, Xiaomi 12 Pro packs 50MP OIS main cam, alongside a 50MP for an ultrawide and 50 MP telephoto lens (2x optical zoom). Upfront it has 32MP for selfie. The main camera on both devices are impressive and can record video in 8k resolution, while the front cameras are limited to 1080p video.

Overall, the differences in camera are not substantial. You go for the Realme GT 2 Pro when you are an ultrawide angle shot freak. While for the Xiaomi 12 Pro if you have a thing for zooming objects from a far.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Realme GT 2 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro are powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It is a 5G SoC that is fabricated on a 4nm node with a performance that is 25% better than its predecessor – Snapdragon 888.

In terms of configuration, both are available in 8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB storage (no space for micro SD card). An almost similar configuration with the Realme GT 2 Pro except for the fact it has a 512 GB storage variant.

Software

Both smartphones boot Android 12 out of the box and Xiaomi and Realme have both promised 3 years of major software update and up to 5 years of security patch.

Battery

Realme GT 2 Pro packs 5,000mAh battery capacity with 67W fast charge support. While Xiaomi 12 Pro has 4,600mAh battery capacity that is split into two cells that charge at 120W via cable and up to 50W wirelessly. According to Xiaomi, the Xiaomi 12 Pro can be charged from 0-100% in 18 mins.

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: Price

Realme GT 2 Pro is cheaper because it has a starting price of $799, while Xiaomi 12 Pro’s price starts at $899. The Realme GT 2 Pro is a better deal here.

Realme GT 2 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro: Verdict

There’s no major difference between these two smartphones aside from the price variety. So it is based on user preference, but the Realme GT 2 Pro offers a better deal. Whatever the Xiaomi 12 Pro has to offer, the Realme GT 2 Pro offers at a lesser price.

So if I’m to score both smartphones by percentage. I’ll score the Xiaomi 12 Pro (50%) while the Realme GT 2 Pro gets (50%).

Where to Buy Realme GT 2 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro

Realme GT 2 Pro	Price	Xiaomi 12 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$799	Buy on Giztop	$899