12+ 5G vs Galaxy F54 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F54 5G

The Galaxy F54 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the 12+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $9.73 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · Galaxy F54 5G 73 — 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 F54 5G $230

Buy with care$9.73/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 70Galaxy F54 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12+ 5G 52Galaxy F54 5G 58

The Galaxy F54 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12+ 5G 67Galaxy F54 5G 67

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

Battery

12+ 5G 80Galaxy F54 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy F54 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12+ 5G 24Galaxy F54 5G 28

The Galaxy F54 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

12+ 5G 68Galaxy F54 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F54 5G at $9.73 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	Galaxy F54 5G
Price (street)	$215	$230
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight	190 g	199 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jun 2028

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