This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G and realme 12 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G features a 6.5-inch display, 15W charging rate, triple-camera setup, MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the realme 12 features a slightly larger 6.67-inch display, 67W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A13 5G | realme 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Picture & Ratings |
★★★★★ 3/5 stars (76)
🔎See price on
Shopee
|
×
★★★★★ 3.5/5 stars ()
🔎See price on
Shopee
|
|
|
||
| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch HD+ PLS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels 270 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and notch | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 295 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.5 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 162.95 x 74.74 x 7.92 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 187 g |
| Build | Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Black, Light Blue, White, and Orange | Pioneer Green, Skyline Blue |
| Our pick: |
✔
realme 12 The realme 12 has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. It also has better build materials and is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
|
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 4GB or 6GB of RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with One UI 4.1 | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 |
| Our pick: |
✔
realme 12
The realme 12 has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
|
| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps Video Capture |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT600, f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
5 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 720p video recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the specs, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
|
| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
✔
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
|
| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
✔
realme 12
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
|
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W Charging Rate | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 19 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
✔
realme 12
The realme 12 has a faster charging. |
|
|
|
||
| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱13,990.00 - Official price of 4GB version in the Philippines ₱14,990.00 - Official price of 6GB version in the Philippines |
₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | August 31, 2022 | August 11, 2024 |
| Buy Online |
|
|
