Realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $215 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 55/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 736,675); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $799
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2719
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 11 points higher (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (53/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $799 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Realme 12 Pro by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $584. Realme 12 Pro was $584 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (67/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.