Realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $215 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 55/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $215 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 17 points higher (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 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 | $1999 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Realme 12 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1784. Realme 12 Pro is cheaper by $1784.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.