Comparison between:
- Google Pixel 7a
- Realme 12 Pro+ 5G
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Google Pixel 7a | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G | |
 Prices |  | |
| Model alias | GWKK3 GHL1X G0DZQ G82U8 | Realme 12 Pro Plus |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 72.9 mm 7.29 cm 0.239 ft 2.87 in | 74.02 mm 7.402 cm 0.243 ft 2.914 in |
| Height | 152 mm 15.2 cm 0.499 ft 5.984 in | 161.47 mm 16.147 cm 0.53 ft 6.357 in |
| Thickness | 9 mm 0.9 cm 0.03 ft 0.354 in | 8.75 mm 0.875 cm 0.029 ft 0.344 in |
| Weight | 193 g 0.43 lbs 6.83 oz | 196 g 0.43 lbs 6.91 oz |
| Volume | 99.73 cm³ 6.06 in³ | 104.58 cm³ 6.35 in³ |
| Colors | Sea Snow Charcoal Coral | Submarine Blue Navigator Beige Explorer Red |
| Body materials | Aluminium alloy Plastic | Metal Faux leather |
| Certification | IP67 | IP65 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM eSIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 | 2 |
| Features | - | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) |
| W-CDMA | - | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| UMTS | UMTS 800 MHz (B6) UMTS 800 MHz (B19) UMTS 850 MHz (B5) UMTS 900 MHz (B8) UMTS 1700 MHz (B4) UMTS 1900 MHz (B2) UMTS 2100 MHz (B1) | - |
| LTE | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B12) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B13) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B14) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B17) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B29) LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B18) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B19) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B26) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1500 MHz (B32) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B66) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B25) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE-FDD 2300 MHz (B30) LTE-TDD 5200 MHz (B46) LTE-TDD 3500 MHz (B46) LTE-FDD 600 MHz (B71) | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 600 MHz (n71) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n12) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n2) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n25) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) 5G mmWave 39 GHz (n260) 5G mmWave 28 GHz (n261) | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE EV-DO Rev. A 5G NSA 5G SA | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE EV-DO Rev. A 5G SA 5G NSA |
| 4x4 MIMO | - |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| User interface (UI) | - | realme UI 5.0 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) |
| Process technology | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU | 2x 2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-X1, 2x 2.35 GHz ARM Cortex-A76, 4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 4x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 4x 1.95 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv9-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 3 cache memory (L3) | 4096 KB 4 MB | - |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2850 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| GPU cores | 10 | - |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB 12 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| RAM channels | Quad channel | Quad channel |
| RAM frequency | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Titan M2 security chip Janeiro TPU - 1.0 GHz | Dynamic RAM expansion - 12 GB 3394 mm² VC cooling system |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | OLED | OLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.1 in 154.94 mm 15.49 cm | 6.7 in 170.18 mm 17.02 cm |
| Width | 2.5 in 63.58 mm 6.36 cm | 2.74 in 69.55 mm 6.95 cm |
| Height | 5.56 in 141.29 mm 14.13 cm | 6.11 in 155.32 mm 15.53 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.222:1 | 2.233:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi 169 ppcm | 394 ppi 154 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 30 bit 1073741824 colors |
| Display area | 81.34 % | 90.67 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen Corning Gorilla Glass 3 90 Hz refresh rate 1000000:1 | 3D curved glass screen Double-Reinforced Glass - 0.55 mm COP Ultra process technology 120 Hz refresh rate 240 Hz touch sampling rate 2160 Hz PWM dimming 950 cd/m² peak brightness 5000000:1 100% DCI-P3 HDR10+ TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Gyroscope Barometer Magnetometer Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Magnetometer Fingerprint |
| In-display optical fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor Tactile Engine |
Rear camera
The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Sony MX890 |
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Sensor format | 1/1.73" | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel size | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 24 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | 80 ° | 84 ° |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 9280 x 6920 pixels 64.22 MP | 8120 x 6180 pixels 50.18 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Laser autofocus (LAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Omnifocal MasterShot Algorithm |
| Secondary rear camera - 13 MP (ultra-wide) Pixel size - 1.12 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Angle of view - 120˚ (#2) Auto-focus with dual pixel phase detection (#2) | Secondary rear camera - 8 MP (ultra-wide) Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Angle of view - 112° (#2) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 16 mm (#2) 5-element lens (#2) Third rear camera - 64 MP (periscope telephoto) Ultra-low reflection coating (#3) Sensor model - OmniVision OV64B (#3) Sensor size - 1/2'' (#3) Aperture size - f/2.8 (#3) Angle of view - 33° (#3) Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 71 mm (#3) 4-element lens (#3) 3x optical zoom (#3) OIS (#3) |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | - | Sony |
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.4 |
| Field of view | 95 ° | 90 ° |
| Number of lenses | - | 5 |
| Image resolution | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 6560 x 4928 pixels 32.33 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock HDR Face detection | Face unlock HDR Face detection |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| Active noise cancellation Two microphones HAC (M3/T3) - Hearing Aid Compatibility | Hi-Res Audio Dolby Atmos Dual microphone noise cancelation |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo QZSS | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo QZSS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display |
| MIMO HE160 | - |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE |
| - | Antenna Array Matrix |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC SBC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV QuickTime MP4 VC-1 VP8 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 H.265 MP4 WebM WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 4 A | 10 V / 6.7 A |
| Quick charge technology | Power Delivery 3.0 | - |
| Features | Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| Qi wireless charging - 18 W | - |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.99 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.3 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (USA) | 1.2 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | 0.95 W/kg | - |
| Simultaneous Head SAR (USA) | 1.58 W/kg | - |
| Simultaneous Body SAR (USA) | 1.58 W/kg | - |
| Head SAR (India) | 1.19 W/kg | - |
| Body SAR (India) | 1.06 W/kg | - |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot SAR | 0.99 W/kg | - |
| Simultaneous Wi-Fi SAR | 1.59 W/kg | - |
| FCC ID | A4RGHL1X | - |
| Google Pixel 7a | Realme 12 Pro+ 5G |