Realme 12 4G
#1105
Samsung Galaxy F16
#1129Category Breakdown
Realme 12 4G
Samsung Galaxy F16
Performance
88.586.4
Camera
64.536.2
Display
91.383.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.285.1
Connectivity
62.780.5
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
63.162.7
Summary
- The Realme 12 4G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy F16 has a slightly larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, whereas the Galaxy F16 utilizes a Mediatek Dimensity 6300.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Realme includes optical image stabilization (OIS), while the F16 does not.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Realme supports faster charging at 67W compared to the F16's 25W.
- The Realme runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the Galaxy F16 operates on Android 15 with One UI 7, offering up to six major Android upgrades.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Realme being lighter at 187g and having a plastic construction, while the Galaxy F16 has a glass front and plastic back, weighing 191g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12 4G
Samsung Galaxy F16
General
Release Date
2024, June 26
2025, March 11
Announced
2024, June 26
2025, March 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
67W wired, 50% in 19 min
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.42 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
187 g
191 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Skyline Silver, Pioneer Green
Bling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.08 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass