Realme 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Realme 12 5G Twilight Purple Front and Back

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Realme 12 5G

₹16,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G front and back in Gray

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

₹18,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 6100 PlusSamsung Exynos 1330
Display6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera108MP+2MP/8MP (Front)50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 45W5000mAh, 25W
RAM6GB6GB
Storage128GB128GB

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Recommended ForDisplay, Battery, Multimedia and GamingSoftware, Performance, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsTwilight Purple, Woodland GreenBlue, Black, Grey
LaunchMarch 06, 2024August 29, 2025
AvailabilityMarch 06, 2024August 29, 2025
Launch Price₹16,999₹18,999

Display

Winner:Realme 12 5G

TypeIPS LCDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.72 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch392 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness950 nits1100 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Weight188 grams192 grams
BackPlasticGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersMono Speaker
FrontGorilla Glass Victus

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekSamsung
Chipset NameDimensity 6100 PlusExynos 1330
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UIOne UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)6 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Camera Resolution108 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP5 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepthUltra-wide
FeaturesHDR, HIGH-RES, LED Flash, Movie, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Portrait Photo & Video, Pro, Slow Motion, Time-LapseHDR, LED Fash, Panorama
StabilizationNo StabilizationOIS
Videogyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution8 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesDual--view Video, Face Unlock, Night Mode, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time-lapseFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps1080@30fps

Battery

Winner:Realme 12 5G

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed45 W25 W

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
RAM6 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.25.3
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC-Supported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, Google Gemini
SensorsFingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor