Realme 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Realme's 12 Pro+ delivers impressive value with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display, superior 5000mAh battery with blazing-fast 67W charging, and a compelling telephoto zoom system. Its Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor handles daily tasks competently. Samsung's Galaxy S24 counters with a brighter 2600-nit display, more compact 6.2-inch form factor, superior Exynos 2400 performance, 8K video recording, and wireless charging,though its 4000mAh battery feels dated. Build quality favors Samsung with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68 rating versus Realme's IP65. For content creators prioritizing battery endurance and zoom versatility on a budget, the 12 Pro+ excels. Photography enthusiasts and those valuing processing power should invest in the Galaxy S24's premium ecosystem. Realme 12 Pro+ offers better raw value; Galaxy S24 justifies premium positioning through performance and ecosystem polish.
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 S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom | 10 MP 3x optical |
| 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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