Realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $215 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 737,054); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $999
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2700
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 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 S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme 12 Pro by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $784. Realme 12 Pro was $784 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.