Realme 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Verdict
Realme's 12 Pro+ delivers superior camera versatility with its 64MP periscope telephoto lens and Sony IMX882 main sensor, alongside faster 67W charging,a compelling package at $399. Samsung's Galaxy A55 counters with marginally brighter display (1000 vs 950 nits), more durable Gorilla Glass Victus+, better IP rating (IP67), and Samsung's polished One UI ecosystem. Processing power favors the A55's Exynos 1480, though both handle everyday tasks smoothly. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Realme's charging advantage is substantial. Camera enthusiasts and fast-charging prioritizers should choose the Realme 12 Pro+; those valuing build durability, display brightness consistency, and Samsung's software refinement prefer the Galaxy A55. At $50 less, Realme offers better value for photography-focused users.
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 A55 if…
- →Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- →Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
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 A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 213 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 | 161.1 x 77.4 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 | 6.6 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 (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Exynos 1480 |
| 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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