Realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $215 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 737,054); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2700
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (53/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme 12 Pro by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $884. Realme 12 Pro was $884 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (73/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.