PhoneLifespan

12 4G vs Galaxy A24 4G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy A24 4G (Helio G99).

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Galaxy A24 4G 64 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.44/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 4G 70Galaxy A24 4G 50

The 12 4G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
12 4G 36Galaxy A24 4G 44

The Galaxy A24 4G's Helio G99 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 4G 55Galaxy A24 4G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
12 4G 80Galaxy A24 4G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 4G 29Galaxy A24 4G 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12 4G 63Galaxy A24 4G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12 4GGalaxy A24 4G
Price (street)$175$120
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)Helio G99
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm
Weight187 g195 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilJul 2028Apr 2028

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