Apple iPhone 12 Blue 64GB
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 12 Blue 64GB
The refurbished iPhone 12 generally receives positive feedback for its value, performance, and often pristine condition, with many buyers pleasantly surprised by the quality. However, a significant minority report issues like scratches, battery health below expectations, and occasional defects, leading to mixed experiences. Shipping speed and seller communication are praised, but some customers face problems with returns and warranty support.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast shipping
- Often like new condition
- Good performance
- Responsive seller support
Cons
- Scratches and cosmetic flaws
- Battery health below expectations
- Occasional defects
- Slow shipping in some cases
- Poor return/warranty experience
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its blazing-fast performance, stunning display, and exceptional camera system, especially in low light and zoom. Battery life is consistently described as excellent, lasting a full day or more, and the 512GB storage option is a major plus. While some note the phone is large, the overall sentiment is that it is a premium, worthwhile upgrade, particularly for those coming from older models like the S23 Ultra.
Pros
- Blazing-fast performance
- Stunning display with smooth refresh rate
- Exceptional camera with great zoom and night mode
- Excellent battery life lasting all day or more
- Ample 512GB storage
Cons
- Large size may be uncomfortable for some
- No white color option at pre-order
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 625 nits | 2600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | 6★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 3.00 | 4.74★ |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | 3x, 5x |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 2,815 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 15W | 60W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | front | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Blue 64GB
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Sky Blue 512GB
- Strong camera (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.