realme 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
28.9Performance64.4
46.6Display43.7
33.9Camera55.7
52.5Battery60.8
86.7Features60
3 spec wins — realme 12 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+22). 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 60
- 46% higher Pixel density: 392 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 40% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 12.9 mm
- 39% lower weight: 188 g vs 309 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 85% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 108 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 10 ″+49% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2160x1584 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+46% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,600 nits+68% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,600 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+39% | 309 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+40% | 12.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP48 |
| Frame material | — | Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |