Technology / Sat, 06 Apr 2024 The Times of India

Realme 12X 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F15 5G: How the two affordable smartphones compare

The smartphone is the first phone in the price segment that offers 45W fast charging. The model also sports a 120Hz display, a Dimensity chipset backed with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, a 5000mAh battery unit and a 50MP AI camera. The smartphone starts at Rs 11,999 (for the 4GB unit) the smartphone is now available in two colour options -- Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.In March, Samsung expanded its affordable F-series with a new model, the Galaxy F15 5G.This smartphone starts at Rs 12,999 (4GB model) and also sports a Full HD+ display, a Dimensity chipset, a 50MP camera and a 6,000mAh battery unit. The smartphone offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and is available in three colour options -- Ash Black, Jazzy Green and Groovy Violet colour options. Here’s how the two budget-friendly 5G smartphones:

Realme 12X 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F15 5G: A comparison

Feature

Realme 12X

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G

Display

6.72-inch FHD+ (1080x2400) 120Hz refresh rate, up to 950 nits brightness

6.6-inch FHD+ (1080x2340), 90Hz refresh rate

Processor

MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G

RAM

4GB, 6GB

Storage

128GB, expandable via microSD

Rear Camera

50MP main and 2MP secondary unit

50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide sensor and 2MP macro unit

Front Camera

8MP

13MP

Battery

5000mAh 45W SUPER VOOC charging

6000mAh 25W fast charging

Operating System

Android 14 with Reealme UI

Android 14 with One UI 6

IP Rating

IP54 (dust and water resistant)

No official IP rating mentioned

Price

4GB+128GB: Rs 11,999 6GB+128GB: Rs 13,499

4GB+128GB: Rs 12,999 6GB+128GB: Rs 14,499

Additional Features

Vapor Chamber Cooling System, 5G Low Power, Smart Hotspot

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Realme expanded its latest number series with an affordable model, the Realme 12X 5G, earlier this week. The smartphone is the first phone in the price segment that offers 45W fast charging. The model also sports a 120Hz display, a Dimensity chipset backed with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, a 5000mAh battery unit and a 50MP AI camera. The smartphone starts at Rs 11,999 (for the 4GB unit) the smartphone is now available in two colour options -- Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.In March, Samsung expanded its affordable F-series with a new model, the Galaxy F15 5G.This smartphone starts at Rs 12,999 (4GB model) and also sports a Full HD+ display, a Dimensity chipset, a 50MP camera and a 6,000mAh battery unit. The smartphone offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and is available in three colour options -- Ash Black, Jazzy Green and Groovy Violet colour options. Here’s how the two budget-friendly 5G smartphones: