The new Realme P1 Pro (review) looks similar to the Realme 12+ 5G (review) and is priced similarly, but they have a different ethos. The former is designed for performance-focused users, while the latter is aimed at camera-centric customers. Interestingly, both smartphones carry the same primary Sony camera sensor with OIS (optical image stabilisation), meaning you can expect similar results in photography. However, the performance may differ as the new Realme P1 Pro packs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC by Qualcomm, and the Realme 12+ 5G comes with Dimensity 7050 SoC from MediaTek.
Currently, the Realme 12+ 5G is retailing for Rs 19,999, Rs 1,000 cheaper than the Realme P1 Pro. Does a difference of a thousand rupees lead to a major difference in performance? Here is a performance comparison based on benchmark results and gaming.
Specifications
| Smartphone | Realme P1 Pro | Realme 12+ 5G |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G SoC |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 GPU | ARM Mali-G68 GPU |
| Memory | Up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage | Up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage |
Geekbench
In the Geekbench’s single-core test, the Dimesity SoC-powered Realme 12+ 5G was marginally ahead of the Realme P1 Pro. However, the latter achieved higher scores in the multi-core tests. The tests indicate that the Realme 12+ 5G may handle basic tasks more efficiently, such as app load or viewing images in the gallery. On the other hand, tasks that utilise multiple CPU cores (gaming, editing) may run better on the Realme P1 Pro.
For clarity, our Realme P1 Pro and Realme 12+ 5G variants offer 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Winner: Realme P1 Pro
AnTuTu
In the AnTuTu test, which evaluates CPU performance, GPU, and even memory under heavy load, the Realme P1 Pro achieved a higher score. Interestingly, the difference in the scores isn’t substantially wide.
Notably, the Realme 12+ 5G managed thermals much more efficiently. However, it consumed way more battery (19 percent) than the Realme P1 Pro (6 percent) during the test.
Winner: Realme P1 Pro
CPU Throttle
In the CPU throttle test via the Burnout app, the Realme 12+ 5G with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC was the more stable performer between the two.
At its peak performance, it maintained 76.4 percent stability. On the other hand, the Realme P1 Pro showcased a performance output of 69.9 percent under throttling.
Winner: Realme 12+ 5G
Gaming
While numbers point out Realme P1’s superiority, our gaming data suggest a neck-and-neck fight between the two smartphones.
Both smartphones can run moderately demanding titles, including BGMI, Real Racing 3, and Call of Duty smoothly. The Realme P1 Pro offers better graphics than its sibling.
After 30 minutes of playing COD, Realme P1 Pro consumed 7 percent battery, while the Realme 12+ 5G’s battery dropped by 8 percent. However, the internal temperature of both smartphones increased by nearly the same amount. Even after 30 minutes of playing BGMI, Realme P1 Pro and Realme 12+ 5G consumed 9 percent of battery each. The differences in the internal temperature are also negligible.
In that case, it’s fair to call it a tie between the two.
Winner: Tie
Verdict
Overall, the Realme P1 Pro is ahead of Realme 12+ 5G based on benchmarks (AnTuTu and Geekbench) and real-life gaming. However, the differences between the two smartphones aren’t substantially wide. In that case, even if you choose the relatively more affordable Realme 12+ 5G, it’s fine.
Meanwhile, you can also check out our comparison of the Realme P1 Pro against Nothing Phone 2(a) and Redmi Note 13 Pro.
