Realme 12X 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 12X 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.72 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 190 g | 200 g |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Dec 2023 |
Summary: Realme 12X 5G is ahead on wired charging, screen size, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 950 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ (~396 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (implied by) |
Platform
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4x (with up to 8GB Dynamic RAM) | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (variants available) |
Main Camera
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF | — |
| Secondary | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth/B&W) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, 50MP Mode, AI-powered photography, Cinematic Portrait, Film filters | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | Panorama, Portrait, Night, Time-lapse, Dual-view video | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging (50% in 30 minutes) | 25W wired |
Body
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) | 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Trendy Watch Design, Plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Protection | IP54 dust and splash resistant | — |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes (optimizations for Bluetooth) | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (multifunctional, region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | Unspecified |
Launch
| Realme 12X 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 21 | December 11, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 07 (India launch April 2, 2024) | Available. Released December 16, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Realme 12X 5G or Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
Realme 12X 5G — 120 Hz for the Realme 12X 5G versus 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G.
Which is lighter, Realme 12X 5G or Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
Realme 12X 5G — 190 g for the Realme 12X 5G versus 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G.
Which is newer, Realme 12X 5G or Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
Realme 12X 5G — Apr 2024 for the Realme 12X 5G versus Dec 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G.
Is the Realme 12X 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G rated higher?
We rate the Realme 12X 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 8/10.
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