Realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $215 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 55/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 24 points (79/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $215 vs $2199

  • Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 24 points higher (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 12 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 736675 3942923
Geekbench Single 935 3640
Geekbench Multi 2719 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2412 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 67W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP48
Dimensions 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Price $215 $2199
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
49
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
55/100
736675 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100 +81.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Realme 12 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 12 Pro
$215
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199

Price difference: $1984. Realme 12 Pro is cheaper by $1984.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (67/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 24 points (79/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.