realme 12x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08
28.9Performance20
46.6Display36.2
29Camera29
52.5Battery53.1
73.3Features41.3
10 spec wins — realme 12x 5G1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12x 5G wins this phone face-off, 41.6 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+10). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12x 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 41
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+50% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+3% | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64/128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+5% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+4% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |