realme 12x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display45.6
29Camera41.7
52.5Battery57.7
73.3Features73.3
8 spec wins — realme 12x 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G wins this phone face-off, 45 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and battery (+5). realme 12x 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 12x 5G
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 19% higher Peak brightness: 950 nits vs 800 nits
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits+19% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.7 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+1% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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