Realme C15 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C15 and the Samsung Galaxy A12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 209 g | 205 g |
| Released | Jul 2020 | Dec 2020 |
Summary: Realme C15 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging. Samsung Galaxy A12 is ahead on ram (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme C15 and Samsung Galaxy A12 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ) | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Not specified |
Platform
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI 1.0 | Android 10 (upgradable) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Quad | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP B/W, f/2.4 (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4 (retro) | 48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Beautifying effect, Gesture control, Selfie focus, Stickers, Live focus |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, Reverse charging | 15W wired fast charging |
Body
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 209g | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated slot) |
Comms
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| GPS | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | — | Varies by region |
Launch
| Realme C15 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|
| Announced | July 21, 2020 | 2020, November 24 |
| Status | Released 2020, July 28 | Available. Released 2020, December 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme C15 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Realme C15 — 6,000 mAh for the Realme C15 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which has more RAM, Realme C15 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 4 GB for the Realme C15 versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which is lighter, Realme C15 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — 209 g for the Realme C15 versus 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Which is newer, Realme C15 or Samsung Galaxy A12?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — Jul 2020 for the Realme C15 versus Dec 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A12.
Is the Realme C15 or the Samsung Galaxy A12 rated higher?
We rate the Realme C15 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 6/10.
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