Realme 12x 5G vs Motorola Moto G84 5G

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Realme 12x 5G vs Motorola Moto G84 5G

53 out of 100
Realme 12x 5G
VS
64 out of 100
Motorola Moto G84 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.72-inch Realme 12x 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus) that was released on April 2, 2024, against the Motorola Moto G84 5G, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 and came out 7 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Realme 12x 5G
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • The phone is 7 months newer
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G84 5G
  • 53% higher pixel density (402 vs 262 PPI)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Optical image stabilization
  • 17% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (458K versus 392K)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (30W versus 15W)
  • POLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • 22% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 893 and 732 points
  • Weighs 21.7 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Realme 12x 5G and Motorola Moto G84 5G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
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Display

TypeIPS LCDPOLED
Size6.72 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1604 x 720 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI262 ppi402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoYes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness625 nits1300 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate240 Hz240 Hz
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio86.5%85.8%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
Display tests
RGB color space - 146.4%
PWM - 90 Hz
Response time - 1 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height165.6 mm (6.52 inches)160 mm (6.3 inches)
Width76.1 mm (3 inches)74.4 mm (2.93 inches)
Thickness7.69 mm (0.3 inches)7.6 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight190 g (6.7 oz)168.3 g (5.94 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP54
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsGreen, PurpleBlue, Red
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
86.5%

Performance

Tests of Realme 12x 5G and Motorola Moto G84 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100 PlusQualcomm Snapdragon 695
Max clock2200 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 660 Silver (Cortex-A55)
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 660 Gold (Cortex-A78)
L3 cache2 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesHexagon 686
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Adreno 619
GPU shading units128256
GPU clock950 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~243.2 GFLOPS~430.1 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
392912
458535
CPU132053153560
GPU6225782915
Memory88216109589
UX110386104471
Total score392912458535
Samples[2 tests][12 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 2048 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMRealme UI 5.0My UX

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power15 W30 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (30% in 30 min)Yes (54% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:15 hr1:15 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing - 10:01 hr
Watching video - 13:58 hr
Gaming - 05:09 hr
Standby - 121 hr
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448160 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p)120 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens - 120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Focal length24 mm -
Sensor - Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9
Sensor size - 1/1.5"
Pixel size0.64 micron1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution - 8 MP
Aperture - f/2.2
Sensor - Samsung ISOCELL S5K4H7AF
Sensor size - 1/4.0"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
Stabilization - Digital

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels16 megapixels
Image resolution - 4920 x 3264
Aperturef/2.0f/2.5
Focal length26 mm -
Sensor - OmniVision OV16A1Q
Sensor size - 1/3.06"
Pixel size - 1 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNo -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoYes
LTE Cat*1818
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioNoYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedApril 2024August 2023
Release dateApril 2024September 2023
Launch price$220$249
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 15 WYes, 30 W
Further details
Notes on Moto G84 5G:
    - The back cover can also be made of eco-leather.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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