realme 12 Pro+ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
46.7Performance29.1
52.5Display55.1
57.6Camera56.4
58.4Battery41.7
73.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — realme 12 Pro+ 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 Pro+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 55 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+17). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- 433% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
- 58% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 26% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 394 ppi
Display
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 496 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,500 nits+58% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,650Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+433% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+6% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 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 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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