Realme 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Realme 12
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1884
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme 12 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (83/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 12 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Realme 12 by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Realme 12 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (67/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (83/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Realme 12 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.