Realme 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Verdict
Both phones occupy the same $399 price bracket with comparable 6.6-6.7" 120Hz AMOLED displays and 5000mAh batteries, but diverge significantly in key areas. Realme 12 Pro+ delivers superior camera capabilities with a dedicated 64MP 3x periscope telephoto lens, OIS on the main sensor, and a more powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor paired with 8GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A35 counters with better IP67 dust resistance (vs IP65), slightly brighter 1000-nit display, faster Bluetooth 5.3, and Samsung's polished One UI software. Charging speed heavily favors Realme at 67W SuperVOOC versus Galaxy A35's modest 25W. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh. For photography enthusiasts wanting optical zoom and faster processing, Realme 12 Pro+ is the stronger choice. Those prioritizing software experience and durability should consider the Galaxy A35.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35 if…
- →Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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