Realme 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A54
The Verdict
Realme's 12 Pro+ delivers superior camera capabilities with its 64MP periscope 3x optical zoom and Sony IMX882 sensor, plus faster 67W charging versus Samsung's modest 25W. Samsung Galaxy A54 counters with a brighter 1000-nit display, superior IP67 water resistance, and cleaner One UI software experience. Performance between the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and Exynos 1380 favors Realme slightly for gaming and demanding apps. Both share identical 5000mAh batteries and 8GB RAM bases. At $399, Realme edges ahead for photography enthusiasts who value zoom versatility and rapid charging. Galaxy A54's $449.99 price is harder to justify given lower charging speeds and less impressive telephoto lens. For most users seeking balanced performance and reliable software, Realme 12 Pro+ offers better value and more compelling features.
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 A54 if…
- →IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
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 A54
Pros
- IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
- OIS on the main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 rivals
- No telephoto camera, only a macro lens
- No wireless charging
- 25W charging is slow compared to Chinese competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A54 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 158.2 x 76.7 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 | 32 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 6.4 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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