Realme 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Realme 12 Pro+ delivers exceptional value at $399, featuring a modern Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 120Hz AMOLED display with 950 nits brightness, and a versatile quad camera system with 3x periscope zoom and 50MP main sensor with OIS. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ commands premium pricing at $1099 but shows its age with Android 9, 60Hz display, and Snapdragon 855 processor. While Note 10+ boasts superior QHD resolution (3040x1440) and stylus integration, Realme's 50MP sensor outperforms Note 10+'s 12MP main camera, and its 120Hz refresh rate feels significantly smoother. Battery capacity favors Realme at 5000mAh versus Note 10+'s 4300mAh. Realme 12 Pro+ is the clear recommendation for most buyers, offering cutting-edge features and fast charging at a fraction of the cost.
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 Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
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 Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
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