Realme 12x (India) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Realme 12x (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 44/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12x (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 12x (India) doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12x (India)
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 70
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Realme 12x (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 513809
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1884

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12x (India) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 26 points higher (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 12x (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).

Realme 12x (India): The Realme 12x (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 12x (India) Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 513809 3161830
Geekbench Single 689 2900
Geekbench Multi 1884 9200
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 165.6×76.1×7.7 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 188 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Realme 12x (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12x (India)
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12x (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12x (India) and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12x (India) MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
44/100
513809 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +83.7%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme 12x (India) by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12x (India)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (91/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 12x (India) are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12x (India) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 12x (India) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Realme 12x (India) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12x (India) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 12x (India) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12x (India) over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Realme 12x (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.