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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 737,054); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $799
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2700
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (53/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (89/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $584. Realme 12 Pro was $584 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (89/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (77/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (53/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (89/100 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 19 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.