Realme 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1900
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 188g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 leads (48/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme 12 — 54/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme 12 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme 12 (97/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Realme 12 by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. Realme 12 was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme 12 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (73/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Realme 12 (97/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.