Realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $215 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 48/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (736,675 vs 602,971).
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 736675 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2719 vs 1963
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 935
- Cheaper: $166 vs $215
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Realme 12 Pro scores 7 points higher (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $215 | $166 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (49/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme 12 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on performance (52/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.