Realme 12 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A23
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy A23, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹14,999 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 195 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Mar 2022 |
Summary: Realme 12 Pro+ is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy A23 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme 12 Pro+ is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A23 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Curved Vision Display | PLS TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240Hz | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| UI | Realme UI 5.0 | — |
Memory
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Modules | Triple | — |
| Periscope Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom, OIS (OmniVision OV64B sensor) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890 sensor) | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, 120x SuperZoom | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p (4K) | 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Wide | 32 MP | — |
| Features | Panorama | — |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W wired, 1-50% in 19 min (advertised) | 25W wired (advertised) |
Body
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 161.47 x 74.02 x 8.75 mm | 165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, vegan leather back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi (specifics not detailed, but expected modern standards) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth (specifics not detailed) | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Realme 12 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2024 | March 4, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released January 29, 2024 | Released March 25, 2022 |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Realme 12 Pro+ or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Realme 12 Pro+ — 120 Hz for the Realme 12 Pro+ versus 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A23.
Which is lighter, Realme 12 Pro+ or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Samsung Galaxy A23 — 196 g for the Realme 12 Pro+ versus 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A23.
Which is newer, Realme 12 Pro+ or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Realme 12 Pro+ — Jan 2024 for the Realme 12 Pro+ versus Mar 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A23.
Is the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A23 rated higher?
We rate the Realme 12 Pro+ 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A23 7/10.
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