Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 10 Pro+ vs Apple iPhone 12 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/15/2022 4:31 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:51 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 12 mini X Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2412

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) Compare Realme 10 Pro+ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	vs	20 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (222GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (111GB available)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2412 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+6.7"24% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 16MP29% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh125% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2227 mAh
+67W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	20W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)32% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
394 PPI	vs	+477 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound with dual speakers	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Other model names	Realme 10 Pro Plus 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 920)	iPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400
Country or region available	(Global, International), Malaysia, Thailand	(Global, International)
Brand	Realme	Apple
Release date	11/24/2022, Announced: 11/17/2022	10/13/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 161.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.36 in)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	477 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz	625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
System version	Android 13	iOS 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 18
User Interface	Realme UI 4.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 920 (6nm)	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (800MHz)	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 491964 (v9) Geekbench: 2226 (v5.1) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 589616 (v8) Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2176 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2398 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2399, A2400 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	A2176 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2398, A2399, A2400 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm112° 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60/120/480fps 720p@960fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2227 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	12W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Matter Black, Nebula Blue, Hyperspace	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 10 Pro+ (RMX3686 256GB/12GB)	iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)