Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17999 | Rs. 99999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2024. The cost of Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 17999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.3 inch screen. Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Realme's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 90%. Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 8 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 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 12x | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2024 | February 25, 2026 |
| In The Box | Realme 12x, Power Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Important Product Information (Including the Warranty Card), Quick Guide, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Protect Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.1 x 165.6 x 7.69 mm | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 167 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Brightness: 800nit (typ)/950nit (HBM） | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, Support SBC, AAC, APTX, APTX-HD, LDAC, LHDC | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Air Gestures, Rainwater Smart Touch, VC Cooling System, LPDDR4 RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Hi-Res Audio Certification, Antenna Array Matrix System 2.0, Mini Capsule 2.0 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 22 mm, 1/5, Black & White Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Time-Lapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, 50M, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual-View Video | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 80° Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Photo, Video, Pano, Portrait, Night, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | OneUI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 960 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |