realme 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55
28.9Performance37.9
46.6Display46.1
33.9Camera46.8
52.5Battery52.7
86.7Features78.7
8 spec wins — realme 12 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and performance (+9). realme 12 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 12% lower weight: 188 g vs 213 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 34
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+2% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+1% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits+5% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+1% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu | — | 997,950Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 353,082Bottom 31% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 224,206Bottom 40% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 162,521Bottom 28% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 258,141Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,150Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,400Bottom 46% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+12% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |