realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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realme 12 Prorealme 12 ProInternational · 8GB · 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911B
Technical data sheets

Basics
realme 12 Pro
realme 12 Pro
International · 8GB · 256GB
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Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.6Design & Materials 8.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.3Performance & Hardware 8.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.6Camera 8.5Camera
Connectivity score 7.7 Connectivity 8.6 Connectivity
Battery score 7.9 Battery 5.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
9.4
37 reviews

Technical specifications of the realme 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Specs stores to buy realme 12 Pro realme 12 Pro
International · 8GB · 256GB 		Samsung Galaxy S23 prices Samsung Galaxy S23
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911B
Inches 6.7" 6.1"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 90% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
161.4 mm
8.7 mm 		70.9 mm
146.3 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 190 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 6 Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen2
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 574.000
v10 		1.456.671
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 3900 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX882
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
GN5
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand realme Samsung
Aliases RMX3843 SM-S911B

Release Date
Release date January 2024,
3 months ago 		February 2023,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
realme 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
Size
74.0 mm • 161.4 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.9 mm • 146.3 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 190 g 168 g
Usable surface 90 % 88 %
Materials Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Glass, Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resistance IP65 IP68
Colors
Blue

Beige
Black

White

Gray

Purple

Green

Lima

Screen
Diagonal 6.7" 6.1"
Type AMOLED AMOLED • Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2412 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 394 Pixels per inch 422 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 950 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 48-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
  • Peak brightness - 1750 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1200 cd/m²
  • 3000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.7
Is it comfortable?
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9.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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9.5
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
CPU 4x2.2GHz Cortex A78 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A55 1x3.2GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 710 Qualcomm Adreno 740

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
574.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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1.456.671
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.4
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX882 Samsung GN5
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.57"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
12.2 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX355
Sony IMX564
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
1/2.55"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
32 Mpx
10 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX709
Samsung S5K3K1
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
0.80 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.74"
1/3.9"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode 2.0
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3LU
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
133
Mobile
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Photo
-
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.6
Quality of selfies
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9.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
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9.3
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.3
Quality of the GPS
--
9.6
And the WiFi?
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9.7
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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3900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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37 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • RealmeUI 5.0 (Android 14)
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 8 months ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 66%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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37 reviews
Prices
From $ 276 --
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