realme 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
28.9Performance29.1
46.6Display55.1
33.9Camera56.4
52.5Battery41.7
86.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — realme 12 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and display (+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 battery score: 53 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 10% lower weight: 188 g vs 208 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 34
- 58% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 27% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 392 ppi
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 496 ppi+27% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,500 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,650Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+10% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+5% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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