Just yesterday, Realme introduced the Realme 13 4G in Indonesia as the latest phone from its popular numbered lineup. One would logically assume that it is the direct successor to the Realme 12 4G. But is this another example of confusing names? Is the Realme 13 4G just the Realme 12 4G with a different name? Let’s find out.

Realme 13 4G and Realme 12 4G: Are they the same?

The Chinese brand announced the Realme 12 4G back in June 2024 in Pakistan, following a two year hiatus. This is important to note since just two months later, the Realme 13 4G was launched in Indonesia. In the span of these two months, there was barely any difference between the two models. So yes, the Realme 13 4G for the most part is the Realme 12 4G with a higher number slapped on it.

Everything that makes them similar

Right off the bat, the two smartphones look identical. The back has a large circular camera module and a flat panel. Both the Realme 12 and Realme 13 are offered in the two same color options, namely Blue and Green. Meanwhile, the front sports a 6.67-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Under the hood, the duo is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 SoC, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Even the cameras are identical. On the rear, you get a 50MP main camera with a Sony LYT-600 sensor and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), along with a 2MP depth sensor. The front has a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Other similar features include dual SIM support, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the Realme 12 4G and Realme 13 4G, both of which also support 67W wired fast charging. Out of the box, the phones run on the Android 14 OS based Realme UI 5.0 custom skin.

Is there any difference at all?

The only aspect in terms of specs that is different between the two devices is the IP rating. The Realme 13 4G has an IP64 rating for better dust and water resistance compared to the Realme 12 4G, which has an IP54 rating. Apart from this, the only real difference is in the pricing. Realme 13 4G was announced for IDR 2,999,000 (roughly 187 US Dollars). So technically it is slightly cheaper than the Realme 12 4G, which was released in Pakistan for 60,000 PKR (roughly 215 US Dollars).

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Following a two-year hiatus, Realme’s number has re-entered the Pakistani smartphone market with two new devices – the Realme 12+ and the Realme 12 4G. 

While the 12+ mirrors the global model with its Dimensity 7050 and 5G capabilities, the 12 4G is the Realme 12 line. Let’s walk through its specifications and price here.

Realme 12 4G Specifications

The Realme 12 4G features a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400px resolution. The display can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, is protected by an unnamed strengthened glass, and has an under-display fingerprint sensor. The front also has a punch-hole cutout for a 16MP camera. 

On the back, the phone has a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor with f/1.9 aperture and OIS support. Accompanying the main camera is a 2MP depth sensor. 

Powering the device is the Snapdragon 685, a 6nm processor with four high-performance cores clocked up to 2.8 GHz (Kryo 265 Gold – based on Cortex-A73) and four power-efficient cores running at up to 1.9 GHz (Kryo 265 Silver – based on Cortex-A53). Memory options include 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage.

Realme is also offering a dedicated microSD slot for storage expansion alongside dual SIM card slots, a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio, and dual speakers for stereo sound. The phone also has an IP54 dust and water resistance rating.

The battery capacity is 5,000mAh which supports faster 67W charging. Realme claims the phone can reach 50% charge in just 19 minutes and achieve a full charge in 47 minutes. The phone comes bundled with an even faster 80W charger.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme 12 4G comes in two storage options: 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB.  The pricing starts at PKR 60,000 (approximately USD 215, EUR 200, or INR 18,000).  It will be available for purchase through Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok platforms alongside Realme 12+.

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Realme launched the Realme 12 smartphone back in March. While that was the 5G model, the company is now preparing to launch a 4G version of the handset. Now, tipster Paras Guglani has shared official renders and marketing materials, revealing most of its key specifications.

The Realme 12 4G will feature a design similar to other devices in the Realme 12 series, with a circular camera module in the center of the back. It will house a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main sensor with OIS support and a 2MP macro lens.

The front will sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16MP selfie camera in a punch-hole cutout at the top.

The device will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 685 4G chip, the same SoC found in the Redmi Note 13 4G. It features four Cortex-A73 cores (2.8GHz) four Cortex-A53 cores (1.9GHz) and Adreno 610 GPU. 

The silicon will be paired with 8GB of RAM and options for 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage. And the software side of things will be handled by Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14.

Keeping all things running will be a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. It will also feature Rainwater smart touch technology, allowing you to use the phone even when it gets wet with rain, and will also have an IP54 dust and water resistance certification.

Additionally, the tipster mentioned that the phone is expected to be priced at $189 or between Rs 15,000 and 17,000 in India. Global sales are tipped to start on June 7th.

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