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Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro+

Apple's iPhone 14 Pro commands premium pricing with the A16 Bionic chipset delivering superior performance and industry-leading computational photography through its 48MP main sensor with ProRAW capability. Its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display achieves 2000 nits peak brightness with ProMotion 120Hz, while the titanium-grade build and IP68 rating ensure durability. Realme 12 Pro+ counters with aggressive value positioning: larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, faster 67W charging, bigger 5000mAh battery, and notably more RAM at 8GB. Camera-wise, Realme's 50MP Sony IMX882 with OIS and 64MP periscope zoom matches or exceeds iPhone's versatility, though processing lacks the computational edge. Processing power heavily favors iPhone—the A16 outpaces Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 substantially in gaming and demanding apps. Battery endurance tips toward Realme despite smaller capacity, thanks to efficiency gains. Choose iPhone 14 Pro for uncompromising performance, iOS ecosystem, and resale value; select Realme 12 Pro+ if budget consciousness and practical features like faster charging matter more.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
$999
8.7/10
Winner
VS
Realme 12 Pro+
Realme
Realme 12 Pro+
$399
7.4/10

Full Specifications

SpecApple iPhone 14 ProRealme 12 Pro+
SoftwareiOS 16Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0)
Body
Weight206 g195 g
MaterialStainless steel frameAluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back
IP ratingIP68IP65
Dimensions147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85 mm162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882)
Front camera12 MP32 MP, f/2.4
Video4K@60fps Dolby Vision4K@30fps
Telephoto12 MP 3x64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom
Ultrawide12 MP8 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh5000 mAh
Charging27W wired67W SuperVOOC wired
Wireless charging15W MagSafeNo
Display
Size6.1 inches6.7 inches
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, LTPOAMOLED
Resolution2556 x 11792412 x 1080
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)2000950
Processor
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUApple GPU (5-core)Adreno 710
ChipsetApple A16 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2

Category Scores

Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Realme 12 Pro+
Value
7.2
8.9
Camera
8.9
8.3
Battery
7.8
8.5
Display
9.2
8.1
Performance
9.4
7.6

Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Pros

  • Introduced the Dynamic Island cutout design
  • Massive 48 MP camera jump with ProRAW support
  • Always-on display first on iPhone
  • ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
  • Compact Pro form factor easy to handle one-handed

Cons

  • Still uses Lightning connector at $999
  • Heavy stainless steel frame
  • Charging speeds lag far behind Android rivals
  • Smaller battery than Pro Max model

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)

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