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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