Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 31289 | Rs. 17990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31289. The launch Date of the second phone is May 30, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.1%. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 29, 2024 | May 30, 2020 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm | 75.1 x 159.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS ,Galileo QZSS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | UFS 2.1 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP 71mm f/2.8 (Periscope) 8 MP 16mm f/2.2 with autofocus | 64 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Macro) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64) | |
| Features | 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom, Raw Domain Algorithm, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Super NightScape, Pano, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP 25mm f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | 32 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v12 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 119 hours | |