Realme 12x vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
The Realme 12x (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G leads — 43/100 vs 41/100 (a 2-point difference).
Realme 12x
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 12x vs the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G scores 2 points higher (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Realme 12x are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 12x | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 83 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | 160.1×76.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12x and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Realme 12x are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12x or the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G edges out the Realme 12x by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12x and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Realme 12x has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G — 43/100.
Should you choose the Realme 12x over the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Realme 12x is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a better fit for everyday use.