realme 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
28.9Performance46.7
46.6Display46.8
33.9Camera49.8
52.5Battery52.5
86.7Features70.7
5 spec wins — realme 12 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and camera (+16). 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 71
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M55 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 34
- 525% higher Front camera: 50 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 M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED+ |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits+5% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g+4% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+1% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |