Realme P4 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $229 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4 leads — 57/100 vs 30/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme P4 is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Realme P4 is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.9mm).
Realme P4
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $229
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Realme P4 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Realme P4 scores 27 points higher (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 leads (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme P4 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Realme P4 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.9×7.6 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $180 |
Realme P4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme P4
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme P4
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme P4 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 380.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (57/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme P4 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 27 points (57/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P4 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Realme P4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Realme P4 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Realme P4 leads on performance (57/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Realme P4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.