Realme 12 4G vs Karbonn Rebel
Realme 12 4G wins narrowly over Karbonn Rebel — 6.4 overall against 5.7. The Realme 12 4G launched in 2024; the Karbonn Rebel in 2026. Karbonn Rebel has the bigger battery — 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
Karbonn Rebel: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Overall winner
Realme 12 4G
6.4/ 10 — Average
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Full specs & details
Karbonn Rebel
5.7/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Realme 12 4G | Karbonn Rebel |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Display | 6.67″ · OLED · 120 Hz | 6.75″ · LCD (other) · 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.95") | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh · 67W charging | 7,000 mAh · 18W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB / 512GB | 6GB / 128GB |
Which is better?
- Realme 12 4G wins narrowly over Karbonn Rebel — 6.4 overall against 5.7.
- Realme 12 4G takes 2 of the 6 categories both phones are scored in.
- Karbonn Rebel has the bigger battery — 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- Realme 12 4G has the smoother display — 120Hz against 90Hz.
- Realme 12 4G charges faster — 67W wired against 18W.
Category scores
| Category | Realme 12 4G | Karbonn Rebel |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5.2Better | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.7Tie | 5.7Tie |
| Display | 7.9Better | 5.0 |
| Battery | 7.8Tie | 7.5Tie |
| Software | 6.0Tie | 6.0Tie |
| Audio | 7.3 | — |
| Call Quality | 6.2Tie | 6.2Tie |
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Reasons to consider
Realme 12 4G
- More storage (512 GB vs 128 GB)
- Faster charging (67W vs 18W)
- More RAM (8 GB vs 6 GB)
Karbonn Rebel
- Bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Karbonn Rebel |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 1 Jul 2024 | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | — |
| Chipset (as published) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | — |
| Realme 12 4G wins narrowly on Performance (5.2 vs 4.7) | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 8 GB RAM + 512 GB | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Card slot | Shared / hybrid slot | — |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.67″ | 6.75″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels | — |
| Panel type | OLED | LCD (other) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness (peak) | 2,000 nits | 650 nits |
| Realme 12 4G wins clearly on Display (7.9 vs 5.0) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 18W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm | — |
| Weight | 187 g | — |
| Colours | Skyline Silver, Pioneer Green | Blue, Gold, Silver |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | — |
| Fingerprint | Optical (under-display) | — |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 50 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.95") | 50 MP |
| Front cameras | 16 MP wide (f/2.5) | — |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Misc · Price | About 180 EUR | INR 11,999 (launch price; MRP INR 14,999) |
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