Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy F12

Exynos 850

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Exynos 2600

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Samsung Galaxy S26

The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 30/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F12 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy F12

Performance 16

Display 44

Camera 31

Battery 51

Portability 30

Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Performance 91

Display 89

Camera 40

Battery 54

Portability 72

Value for money 50

What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?

Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh

Overall rating 30/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?

Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 234339
Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 300
Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 836
Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
Lighter: 190g vs 221g

Higher performance (91/100 vs 16/100)
Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Better portability (72/100 vs 30/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 40 points higher (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (72/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification	Samsung Galaxy F12	Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor	Exynos 850	Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu	234339	3161126
Geekbench Single	300	2900
Geekbench Multi	836	9200
Display	6.5" PLS IPS	6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution	720x1600	3120x1440
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 Hz
Battery	6000 mAh	4900 mAh
Charging	15W	45W
Wireless charging	0W	15W
Main camera	48 MP	50 MP
Ultrawide	5 MP	12 MP
Telephoto	0 MP	10 MP
Front camera	8 MP	12 MP
RAM	4GB	12GB
Storage	64GB / 128GB	256GB / 512GB
OS	Android 11, One UI 3.1	Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak)	—	2600 nits
NFC	no	yes
Protection	—	IP68
Dimensions	164.0×75.9×9.7 mm	158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight	221 g	190 g
Launch price	—	$999