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; launch prices were $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 (737,054 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 930
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $215
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 1826 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $215 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
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 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 12 Pro (49/100 vs 33/100).