Realme 12x vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Realme 12x (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12x leads — 29/100 vs 16/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme 12x has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Realme 12x is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Realme 12x
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Realme 12x vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Realme 12x scores 13 points higher (29/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12x | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | — | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 12x or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Realme 12x is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 12x and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Realme 12x has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Realme 12x over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Realme 12x is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.