Realme 12x 5G launched in India as a new addition to the Realme 12 series and offers a similar design language. The handset ships with an FHD+ display and offers 5G network support, making it one of the affordable offerings with the latest connectivity. The Realme 12x 5G comes with a 5000mAh battery, 50MP camera, and 45W fast charging, which is the fastest in the segment. In this article, we compare the Realme 12x with the Moto G34 5G to see which is a better budget buy.
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Realme 12x 5G vs Moto G34 5G: specs at a glance
| Realme 12x 5G | Moto G34 5G | |
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS-LCD display, 120Hz refresh rate | 6.5-inch HD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC |
| RAM & storage | Up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage | Up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage |
| Rear cameras | 50MP + 2MP dual cameras | 50MP + 2MP dual cameras |
| Front Camera | 8MP front camera | 16MP selfie camera |
| Battery and charging | 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging. | 5,000mAh battery, 20W charging |
Realme 12x 5G vs Moto G34 5G: price
| Realme 12x 5G | Moto G34 5G |
| Rs 11,999 for 4GB/128GB | Rs 10,999 for 4GB/128GB |
| Rs 13,499 for 6GB/128GB | Rs 11,999 for 8GB/128GB |
| Rs 14,999 for 8GB/128GB |
Realme 12x 5G vs Moto G34 5G: design
Realme 12x 5G
Realme 12x has an eye-catching design, thanks to the large circular module on the back to house dual cameras and an LED flash. There is a center-positioned punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter, narrow bezels, and flat edges. The volume rocker and power button are on the right side. The latter also functions as a Dynamic Button, which acts as a shortcut to enable/disable flight mode, turn on the flashlight, on/off no-not disturb, and more.
The Realme 12x offers a boxy chassis and rounded edges for a better grip on hands. The 3.5mm audio jack, speaker vent, and primary microphone are at the bottom. The SIM tray section is on the top. The handset can be purchased in Twilight Purple and Woodland Green colours.
Moto G34 5G
The Moto G34 5G features a vegan leather back panel making it a standout among the budget offerings. The textured finish also feels good in hand with the iconic Moto logo on the rear. There’s a square module on the top-left corner that houses dual cameras and an LED flash. The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right edge.
The USB Type-C charging port, speaker grille, and a 3.5mm audio jack are on the bottom of the phone. The SIM tray is on the left spine. We can spot the secondary microphone and Dolby Atmos text at the top. Moto G34 can be purchased in Charcoal Black, Ice Blue, and Ocean Green colours.
Realme 12x 5G vs Moto G34 5G: display
Realme 12x 5G sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 X 1080 pixels resolution, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 950 nits peak brightness.
On the other hand, the Moto G34 5G has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 500 nits brightness.
The Realme 12x 5G takes the clear edge in the display department, mainly thanks to the FHD+ display over the HD+ screen on the Moto G34 5G. The panel on the Realme phone is also brighter at 950nits, which should aid with better outdoor visibility. If you want a large screen, the 6.72-inch panel on the Realme 12x 5G is a perfect partner.
Realme 12x 5G vs Moto G34 5G: performance
The Realme 12x 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ paired with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The chipset offers decent performance and is capable of scoring in the range of 4.1 lakhs in the AnTuTu benchmark platform. The chipset is paired with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage, which is further expandable via a microSD card.
In comparison, the Snapdragon 695-powered Moto G34 5G managed to score 4.3 lakh points on AnTuTu. This shows that Motorola’s offering has a slight edge but this difference wouldn’t matter much in real-world usage. The handset packs up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
Realme 12x 5G vs Moto G34 5G: cameras
The Realme 12x features dual cameras on the back, with a 50MP primary AI camera and an LED flash, and a 2MP Black and White camera with f/2.4 aperture. There is an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
The Motorola phone houses a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and PDAF and a 2MP macro sensor. There is a 16MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
Realme 12x 5G vs Moto G34 5G: battery, software
The Realme 12x 5G packs a 5000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC fast charging support, which is claimed to be the fastest in the segment. The bundled charger can charge up to 100 percent in just 60 minutes.
On the other hand, the Moto G34 5G has a 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charging. It took around one hour and 21 minutes to charge fully from 0-100 percent.
Both phones run on Android 14 out of the box. However, Realme promises three years of security updates and two years of major OS updates compared to just one major OS upgrade for the Moto G34.
Key takeaways
The Realme 12x 5G has a clear edge over the Moto G34 5G in almost all departments, except for the performance where the Motorola phone offers a tough fight. The Realme phone offers a superior FHD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate, and more RAM/storage options. The company also offers three years of software updates compared to just one year with the Motorola phone.
We get a faster 45W charging speed on the Realme 12x 5G, while its rival offers just 20W. The only other department where the Moto G34 5G outshines the Realme 12x 5G is the 16MP front camera.
So unless you’re buying a phone just for selfies, the Realme 12x 5G is a better pick.
