realme 12 Pro+ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
46.7Performance66.1
52.5Display53.6
57.6Camera46.5
58.4Battery70.5
73.3Features94.7
7 spec wins — realme 12 Pro+ 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+19). realme 12 Pro+ 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 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger camera score: 58 vs 47
- 700% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 8 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,900 nits vs 950 nits
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,900 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+5% | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,438Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,035Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+700% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.4 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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