12 4G vs Galaxy S23+

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23+

The Galaxy S23+ wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12 4G it's also the sounder buy at $10.29 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Galaxy S23+ 69 — 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 S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.29/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 4G 36Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Galaxy S23+ 79

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

12 4G 80Galaxy S23+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 12 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Galaxy S23+ 24

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

12 4G 63Galaxy S23+ 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.29 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Galaxy S23+
Price (street)	$175	$206
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight	187 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2028	Feb 2028

12 4G full verdict →Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

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