PhoneLifespan

12+ 5G vs Galaxy A24 4G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A24 4G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → 12+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)).

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $215
Buy with care$10.50/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.44/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12+ 5G 70Galaxy A24 4G 50

The 12+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch curved amoled, fhd+, 120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
12+ 5G 52Galaxy A24 4G 44

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12+ 5G 67Galaxy A24 4G 55

The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12+ 5G 80Galaxy A24 4G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12+ 5G 24Galaxy A24 4G 26

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
12+ 5G 68Galaxy A24 4G 64

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec12+ 5GGalaxy A24 4G
Price (street)$215$120
Display6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)Helio G99
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired SUPERVOOC25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm
Weight190 g195 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilMar 2028Apr 2028

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