Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo: Which is Better?

Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo: Which is better? These two midrange devices are now available for purchase. They are the first smartphones to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset. So you can get an almost identical performance from them.

However, let’s pay attention to other differences or similarities shared between them. Make sure to read to the end of this post for our verdicts on which is a better choice between the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Realme GT Neo 5 SE.

Prices

Realme GT Neo 5 SE. Here are the prices for the various memory options: 8+256 GB ($359)., 12+256 GB ($399).., and 12+512 GB ($469).

In contrast, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo starts at $349 for the 8+256 GB model, $399 for the 12+256 GB storage model, $439 for the 12+512 GB storage version, and goes up to $499 for the 12GB + 1TB storage variant.

Where to Buy

Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Redmi Note 12 Turbo are now available for purchase on giztop. You can use the boxes underneath to buy either of them. And shipping will commence immediately.

Buy Realme GT Neo 5 SE

Realme GT Neo 5 SE	Price
Buy on Giztop	$359.00

Buy Redmi Note 12 Turbo in UK

Redmi Note 12 Turbo	Price
Buy on Giztop	$349.00

Realme GT Neo 5 SE Display is Better

Realme GT Neo 5 SE brings a brighter and smoother display than the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. The Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a 6.74-inch 1.5k resolution touchscreen with an OLED panel and 144Hz refresh rate. The GT Neo 5 SE display is sharper, brighter, and smoother.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a 6.67-inch OLED touchscreen with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Also, for security, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as opposed to the under-display fingerprint scanner on the Realme GT Neo 5 SE.

Camera

For optics, Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a similar setup. Their camera systems are composed of a 64MP main + 8MP UW + 2MP macro. However, what gave the Redmi Note 12 Turbo an edge is the availability of optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main camera. So for that, I’ll recommend the Redmi Note 12 Turbo as a better camera phone than Realme’s phone.

Additionally, both smartphones can record video in 4K resolution and their front camera is 16MP but it’s capped at 1080p for video recording.

Performance and Software

The performance here is at par. Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo uses the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 5G chipset to power their performance. Both smartphones have 8/12 GB RAM. The Realme GT Neo 5 SE memory can be configured up to 512GB storage, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo goes up to 1TB.

Software-wise, both smartphones boot Android 13 out of the box with up to two years of software upgrades in the future.

Battery and Fast Charging Tech

Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a 5,500 mAh battery capacity with 100W wired fast charging technology. While the Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a 5,000 mAh with 67W fast charging support. There’s no wireless support on both phone.

Verdict: Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Realme GT Neo 5 SE is better than the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. First, it has a smoother display and the battery capacity is bigger with a faster charging speed. Secondly, it has an optical in-display fingerprint.