Realme has expanded its mid-range smartphone portfolio in India with two new models. The latest Realme 12 5G series includes two phones — the vanilla Realme 12 5G and the more expensive Realme 12+ 5G. Starting at Rs 20,999, the Realme 12+ 5G becomes the first phone in this price segment to feature the Sony LYT-600 OIS-enabled sensor. Apart from this, the latest smartphone sports an AMOLED display with rain water smart touch functionality, a MediaTek chipset, 67W fast charging, IP54 rating and runs on Android 14.
Earlier this week, Carl Pei-led London-based brand Nothing also launched its first ever mid-range smartphone. This smartphone was showcased in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event which was held in Barcelona, Spain in February. Priced at Rs 23,999, this smartphone also features a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 4nm-based chipset, 32MP selfie camera, 45W fast charging and Glyph Interface with 15 functions. Here’s how the two mid-range smartphones compare against each other:
Realme 12+ 5G vs Nothing Phone 2a: Comparison
| Feature | Realme 12+ 5G | Nothing Phone (2a) |
| Starting Price | Rs 20,999 | Rs 23,999 |
| Display | 6.67-inch 120Hz Full HD+ OLED | 6.7-inch 120Hz Full HD+ AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| RAM | Up to 8GB LPDDR4X | Up to 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 256GB | Up to 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (OIS) + 8MP wide + 2MP macro | 50MP (OIS) + 50MP ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 32MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh with 67W fast charging | 5000mAh with 45W fast charging |
| Operating System | Android 14 based Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14 based NothingOS 2.5 |
| Unique Features | Luxury watch-inspired design, vegan leather back panel | Transparent back with Glyph interface with multiple functionalities |
| Colour options | Pioneer Green and Navigator Beige | Black and White |
Realme 12+ 5G vs Nothing Phone 2a: Key differencesThe Nothing Phone 2a is Rs 3,000 more expensive than the Realme 12+ 5G. However, both phones offer almost similar display sizes and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Nothing Phone (2a) features a more powerful chipset and is available with higher RAM options.
Apart from this, the Realme 12+ 5G has a macro camera, while Nothing Phone (2a) has an ultrawide camera. The latter’s front camera clicks selfies in a higher resolution while the former offers a faster wired charging.
