Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Realme 12s
Quick Comparison
Realme 12s has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12s has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Realme 12s |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19499 | Rs. 17990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 19499. The cost of Realme 12s is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Realme 12s has larger screen size of 6.73 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 12s has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12s has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12s's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12s's 64 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 12s will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Realme 12s |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | 12S 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Stone crystal black, Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 90.5% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1600:1, Brightness: 1200 nit | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | NR SA: n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78, NR NSA: n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Distance Sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro ƒ/2.8 Portrait lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Night Scene, Panorama, Professional Mode, Portrait, HDR, Super Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Color Enhancement, Street Shot, Portrait Bokeh Control, Super Text |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Panoramic, Portrait, NightScape, Timelapse, EIS Video Stabilization | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | realme UI 5.0 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |