Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Realme 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus delivers premium performance with its A15 Bionic chip, superior display brightness at 1200 nits, and refined camera system featuring sensor-shift OIS, though it's limited to 60Hz refresh and 20W charging. Realme 12 Pro+ counters with a larger 5000 mAh battery, significantly faster 67W charging, 120Hz AMOLED display, and a versatile 64MP periscope telephoto lens, all at half the price. Camera capabilities differ substantially: iPhone 14 Plus excels in video with Cinematic mode and Action mode, while Realme 12 Pro+ offers more megapixels and zoom flexibility. iOS 16 provides exceptional software polish and longevity, whereas Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0 offers customization. Build quality favors iPhone with Ceramic Shield and IP68 rating against IP65. For buyers prioritizing ecosystem integration, refined performance, and video capabilities, iPhone 14 Plus justifies premium pricing. Value-conscious consumers seeking larger battery, faster charging, zoom capability, and high refresh rate display will find Realme 12 Pro+ significantly more compelling.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Realme 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 67W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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