realme 12x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display44.4
29Camera41.9
52.5Battery53.1
73.3Features70.7
7 spec wins — realme 12x 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and battery (+1). 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
- 15% lower weight: 188 g vs 222 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+2% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+1% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits+5% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+3% | 83.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+15% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+15% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12x 5G | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |