OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Price, Specifications, and Features Compared

However, users who prefer more storage can buy the Realme 12+ 5G, which is cheaper than its OnePlus competitor. Realme is offering an instant bank discount of Rs 3,000 on Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, OneCard, and more on credit card transactions through Realme India e-Store and an instant discount of Rs 2,000 on Flipkart.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Design and Build

• The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G is available in Mega Blue, Super Silver, and Ultra Orange shades. The device has a glossy finish on the rear and a thickness of 8.1 mm and weighs 191 grams.
• The Realme 12+ 5G has a thickness of 7.9 mm and weighs 190 grams despite being available in a vegan leather option. The smartphone is available in Pioneer Green and Navigator Beige shades and gets IP54 for dust and water resistance.

The Realme 12+ 5G is thinner and lighter than the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G and is also available in a vegan leather variant. However, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G sports a relatively new design, which offers a distinct look for the device.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Display

• The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G features a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a peak brightness of 2100 nits, 100% sRGB, 100% Display P3 colour gamut, and Aqua Touch, which helps users access the display with wet hands.
• The Realme 12+ 5G sports a similar 6.67-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a touch sampling rate of 240Hz, peak brightness of 2000 nits, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Rainwater Smart Touch, and a 92.5% screen-to-body ratio.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G Display Overview

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OnePlus and Realme sport an identical Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G and Realme 12+ 5G also support usage with wet hands. So, choice can be tricky here.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Processor

• The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC manufactured on a 6nm process paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The device also gets support for virtual RAM expansion (up to 8GB).
• The Realme 12+ 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, fabricated on a similar 6nm process, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Realme also equips the device with a stainless steel vapour cooling system with a 7-layer structure and an area of 4357mm².

The overall AnTuTu benchmark and Geekbench scores obtained by the Realme 12+ 5G are higher than those of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G. Check them out below.

Realme also has an advantage with its dedicated 7-layer stainless steel vapour cooling system.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Software

• The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G runs Oxygen OS 14 based on Android 14. The device is eligible for two major Android updates and three years of security patch updates.
• In contrast, the Realme 12+ 5G runs Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14, with a similar update policy. Realme also equips the device with a flash capsule, a file dock, smart image matting, and more.

Here, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G and Realme 12+ 5G offer a similar level of user experience to their users. Both OnePlus and Realme offer several AI features that can enhance the user experience.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Cameras

• The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G flaunts a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary camera with a sensor size of 1/1.95-inch, 10x digital zoom, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, and OIS. This is paired with a 2MP depth-assist camera with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, OnePlus equips the device with a 16MP snapper with an f/2.4 aperture.
• The Realme 12+ 5G sports a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary camera with OIS and f/1.88 aperture, a secondary 8MP ultrawide camera with a field of view of 112° and f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. Realme equips the device with a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture.

Even though OnePlus and Realme use the same Sony sensors for the primary camera, Realme has an advantage due to its support for 4K video recording at 30 fps. Realme also packs an 8MP ultrawide-angle camera, which is missing on the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Battery and Charging

• The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G is backed by a 5,500mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast charging tech, which can charge from 0 to 100 in 52 minutes. The device also supports 5W reverse wired charging tech and a Battery Health Engine.
• Realme debuts the Realme 12+ 5G with a 5,000mAh battery, 67W SuperVOOC fast charging support, and the ability to charge from 0 to 50% in 19 minutes.

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The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G has an advantage over the Realme 12+ 5G due to its larger battery and faster SuperVOOC charging tech. OnePlus also gains an advantage as it supports 5W wired reverse wireless charging tech.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G vs Realme 12+ 5G: Verdict

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G can be your choice due to faster-charging tech and a slightly newer design that sets it apart from the competition.

The Realme 12+ 5G outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G in terms of performance and optics. The Realme 12+ 5G is a good choice for those who need better gaming performance, cameras, and more. Realme also equips the device with support for 360° NFC for seamless payments, drop protection, and more.