Realme 12 5G Review

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Main Features

Launched in March 2024

6.7" - 392 PPI

2 Cameras

MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus Chipset

128/256 GB Storage

5000 mAh Battery

188 g (6.63 oz)

Replaced Realme 11

Replaced by Realme 13 5G

Expected OS Support Ends in: 10 month(s)

Expected Security Support Ends in: 1.8 year(s)

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Realme 12 5G Overview

Realme 12 5G is a Android phone with a 108.0 MP main camera and a 8.0 MP selfie camera. 12 5G features a 6.7" sized IPS LCD screen with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Realme released 12 5G to market in March 2024.

Realme replaced the older Realme 11 with this model and later 12 5G was replaced with Realme 13 5G.Follow the links to compare these phones in detail:
Compare Realme 12 5G vs Realme 11
Compare Realme 12 5G vs Realme 13 5G

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Realme Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Realme Neo 7 SE Compare	February 2025	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 8 MP)	212 g (7.48 oz)
Realme 14 Pro 5G Compare	January 2025	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 2 MP)	179 g (6.31 oz)
Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G Compare	January 2025	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP)	194 g (6.84 oz)
Realme Neo 7 Compare	December 2024	6.8"	2 (50 MP + 8 MP)	213 g (7.51 oz)
Realme GT 7 Pro Compare	November 2024	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP)	222.8 g (7.86 oz)

Realme 12 5G PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Realme 12 5G review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

Recent Model (March 2024)

High Screen Refresh rate of 120 Hz

High Max Screen Brightness of 950 nits

Large 6.7" Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

IP54 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (in-button)

6/8GB RAM

128/256 GB Storage

External Memory card slot (Up to 2048 GB)

5000 mAh Battery

Fast Charging Support (50% in 30 min)

108 MP Main Camera

120 FPS (720p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

Pro Shooting Mode

Bluetooth v5.2

2 SIM Slots

Hybrid Slot

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Headphone Jack

Dolby Atmos Support

CONs

No significant CONS

Realme 12 5G Physical Specs

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Realme 12 5G, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Most Popular Alternatives to Realme 12 5G

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Realme Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Realme 13 5G Compare	September 2024	6.7"	190 g (6.7 oz)
Realme C65 Compare	April 2024	6.7"	185 g (6.53 oz)
Realme GT 6T Compare	May 2024	6.8"	191 g (6.74 oz)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Compare	January 2022	6.4"	177 g (6.24 oz)
Realme GT 6 Compare	June 2024	6.8"	199 g (7.02 oz)
Realme 11 Compare	June 2023	6.4"	182 g (6.42 oz)
Realme 13 Pro Plus 5G Compare	August 2024	6.7"	190 g (6.7 oz)
Realme C67 Compare	December 2023	6.7"	190 g (6.7 oz)

Realme 12 5G Features and Specification

The Realme 12 5G was released in March 2024, following the Realme 11. This device is in the mid-phase of its lifecycle. You can expect approximately 2 more years of updates.

GENERAL
Brand	Realme
Launch Date	March 2024
Predecessor Model	Realme 11
Successor Model	Realme 13 5G
Operating System	Android 14
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	165.6 mm (6.52")
Width	76.1 mm (3")
Thickness	7.69 mm (0.3")
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)
Waterproof	IP54
Available Colors	Green Purple
Rear Material	Plastic
Frame Material	Plastic
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.72"
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
PPI	392
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	950 nits
HDR Support	No
Screen Protection	Tempered glass
Screen-to-Body Ratio	86.5%
Display Features	DCI-P3
CHIPSET
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus
CPU Cores	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	6 cores @2 GHz: Cortex-A55 2 cores @2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
Max Clock	2200 MHz
L3 Cache	2 MB
Lithography Process	6 nm
Graphics	Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Clock	950 MHz
GPU Shading Units	128
FLOPS	~243.2 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	6/8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X
Memory Clock	2200 MHz
Channels	2
Storage Size	128/256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Memory Card	Up to 2048 GB
Max Memory Card	Up to 2048 GB
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh
Max Charging Power	45 W
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	No
Reverse Charging	No
Fast Charging	Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charging Time	1:17 hr
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	108 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	LED
Image Stabilization	Digital
8K Video	No
4K Video	No
HD Video	Up to 30 FPS
Slow Motion	120 FPS (720p)
Camera Set-up	2 (108 MP + 2 MP)
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	8.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.0
Focal Length	26 mm
Sensor Size	1/1.67"
Video Resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Bluetooth Features	LE
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	2
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC
Infrared Port