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Realme 12

Specifications

Realme 12
Realme 12 (12 Series)
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 8 x 2 - 2.2 GHz, Cortex-A76 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
, or 8GB
Display
6.72 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 392 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.2, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.7 x 165.6 x 76.1 ( = 0.3 x 6.52 x 3 in)
Battery
5000 mAh
Operating System
Android 14
Camera
Primary Camera: 108 MPix (f/1.8, 24mm) + 2MP (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, 26mm
Additional features
Keyboard: OnScreen
Weight
188 g ( = 6.63 oz / 0.41 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 73.88% - average
Average of 17 scores (from 41 reviews)
price: 67%, performance: 74%, features: 78%, display: 70% mobility: 82%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Realme 12

78% Realme 12 5G Smartphone Review
Source: Root Nation English
High photo quality, long battery life, fast charging, and an interesting design make the realme 12 5G a good choice for those seeking an efficient and affordable smartphone. It's unfortunate that it lacks AMOLED, a wide-angle sensor, and comes with a lot of unnecessary software, but for its price, it performs very well!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2024
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
realme 12 5G review: Elegance and capable performance on a budget
Source: Speed Magazine English
If you’ve been wanting to get the realme 12+ or Pro variants but are strapped for cash, then the recently launched realme 12 5G is the device worth checking out. Just like its premium siblings, the midrange smartphone has a captivating design inspired by luxury watches and a 6.72-inch display that provides users with a pleasurable viewing experience. Not only that, its MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset allows the device to perform with minimal lags. While its camera and battery may not be as remarkable as its pricier siblings, the device is still a decent all-rounder, especially for its price of just P14,999. The realme 12 5G available in realme stores and online via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/26/2024
realme 12 5G Review
Source: Yugatech English
Overall, the realme 12 5G does not really shine, especially when you compare it to the 12+ and the 12 Pro+. It’s a bit down on specs and performance, but it does have one advantage – the price. Compared to the other two, the realme 12 is the most affordable out of the bunch. The realme 12 in the 8+256GB configuration retails for just PHP 14,999. This makes it PHP 3,000 more affordable than the 12+. Still, the question remains – is it a phone you should get? If you’re a bit tight on budget, you won’t be disappointed with the realme 12 5G. You have a relatively powerful chipset that can handle graphic-intensive titles along with your day-to-day tasks. You also get a decent camera and a relatively long battery life all for the price of just PHP 14,999. But if you have the budget or don’t mind saving up a bit, I would recommend going for the realme 12 Pro+. It has one of the best cameras in its class, a better display, and a very capable chipset.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2024
realme 12 Review
Source: Yugatech English
If you were wondering where the realme 12 BASE MODEL was last time; Well it just officially launched in the Philippines TODAY. Check it out in our review!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2024
Realme 12 5G Review
Source: Manila Shaker English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/25/2024
realme 12 5G unboxing and first impressions
Source: Speed Magazine English
realme is set to release another variant to its 12 series, and if you’re scouting around for a compelling midrange smartphone, then you’ve come to the right place. The realme 12 5G is slated for launch in the Philippines after first being unveiled in India last March. Built as the more affordable variant in the realme 12 series, the smartphone boasts appealing aesthetics similar to the more premium realme 12+ and Pro variants. Its stunning design is just for starters, though. The realme 12 has other features that make it a competitive all-around smartphone in the mid-level price range. You’ll get a peek at that below, as we unbox the smartphone ahead of its launch on April 25.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2024
75% Realme 12 review: a decent option for budget buyers
Source: 91mobiles English
When compared with its competitors, the Realme 12 loses out to the Redmi Note 13 (review), which packs an AMOLED display with higher peak brightness and a better chipset for gaming needs. The Infinix Note 30 (review), though slightly dated now, boasts a JBL-powered speaker, ensuring crisp audio quality. The Realme smartphone, in contrast, offers a sleek design. Its performance is also satisfactory for most daily activities, and the cameras excel in daylight. Furthermore, its battery life aligns well with its performance, offering long-lasting backup, making the Realme 12 a viable choice for those prioritising endurance over other features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 75% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%
Realme 12 5G Review: Stylish Mid-Ranger With Great Cameras
Source: Cashify English
The Realme 12 5G offers a great blend of style and substance with its watch-inspired design and excellent cameras. It features a large 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, excellent cameras and long-lasting battery life. However, you will need to contend with a plastic build, LCD display and pre-installed apps. If cameras and design are your priorities, look no further than the Realme 12 5G in this segment. Otherwise, phones like the Lava Curve 5G, Samsung Galaxy F15 5G, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 offer much better specifications at a similar price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/07/2024

Foreign Reviews

REVIEW | Three things we like about the realme 12 5G
Source: News Bytes German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/25/2024
FIRST IMPRESSIONS | realme 12 5G smartphone
Source: News Bytes German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/21/2024
Realme 12 vs Realme 12+: pantalla, cámara y batería, ¿pero cuál es para ti?
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Excellent design; quick charging; beautiful display. Negative: Overheats while using.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2024
70% realme 12
Source: Tudo Celular Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2024
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60%
74% Review Realme 12 | O celular intermediário mais bonito
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
70% Recensione Realme 12 – Un ottimo compromesso
Source: Techzilla.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% display: 65% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%
70% Recensione Realme 12 5G: la via di mezzo della nuova famiglia
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
79% Recensione Realme 12: gli manca solo una promozione di lancio
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 70% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
79% Recensione Realme 12: gli manca solo una promozione di lancio
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 70% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
75% Recensione Realme 12 5G : che fotocamera!
Source: Batista70Phone Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 75% features: 75% display: 75% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
66% Recensione Realme 12 5G: economico con stile
Source: Evo smart Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 50% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 80%
62% Recensione Realme 12
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 62% price: 65% display: 65% mobility: 90% workmanship: 75%
La recensione di realme 12 5G, stile e solidità a un prezzo contenuto
Source: Techprincess IT Italian IT→EN
Positive: Affordable price; decent performance; long battery life; beautiful design. Negative: Poor cameras in low light condition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2024
Test du realme 12 5G : look et specs pour un prix agressif
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN
Positive: Decent hardware; good price; quick 45W charging. Negative: Unsupported NFC module; Wi-Fi 5; poor video recording.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/15/2024
75% TEST: realme 12 5G
Source: T3 PL Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Recenzja realme 12 5G. Wystarczy, że się zauroczysz
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
71% realme 12 5G – test
Source: Mobileworld 24 Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
70% realme 12 5G i realme 12+ 5G – test porównawczy [RECENZJA]
Source: Root Nation PL Turkish PL→EN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Testujemy realme 12 - to nowoczesny smartfon w atrakcyjnej cenie
Source: GSM Online Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Affordable price; nice design; beautiful display; good cameras. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/19/2024
Test realme 12: smartfon z superszybkim ładowaniem i dobrą wydajnością – jasno, krótko i na temat
Source: Techno Senior Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Fast 67W charging; large 512GB ROM; powerful processor; good price; nice AMOLED display; great cameras; long battery life; waterproof IP54; affordable price. Negative: No headphone jack; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/19/2024
Recenzja realme 12. Ten smartfon ma zadatki na hit?
Source: Co Nowego Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Trendy design; high performance; long battery life; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/19/2024
Recenzja realme 12 5G. Doskonały wybór dla mniej wymagających?
Source: Co Nowego Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Affordable price; nice performance; support 5G. Negative: Average cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2024
realme 12 - test smartfonu ze średniej półki
Source: GSM Online Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Stereo speakers; attractive design; nice cameras. Negative: Slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2024
Recenzja Realme 12 5G i Realme 12+ 5G. Który smartfon wybrać?
Source: Instalki Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Elegant design; bright AMOLED display; waterproof IP54; quick charging; NFC module; support 5G; great cameras; stereo speakers. Negative: No charger included; average performance; many bloatwares.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2024
Realme 12 5G - recenzja, test, opinia i dane techniczne
Source: Unite4buy Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Good cameras; elegant design; nice display; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2024
85% Искали недорогой смартфон с хорошей камерой и огромным объёмом памяти? Вот он realme 12
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
77% Обзор realme 12 и realme 12 Plus: яркие середнячки с нюансами
Source: ITC UA RU→EN
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 65% performance: 80% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Доступный смартфон с большим объемом памяти. Обзор realme 12
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN
Positive: Affordable price; high performance; decent cameras; long battery life; quick charging; bright display; large ROM; memory card slot; headphone jack; beautiful design. Negative: Poor video recording.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/08/2024
Обзор realme 12: разумный выбор, хороший баланс
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Positive: Affordable price; quick charging; great AMOLED display; decent cameras; 512GB ROM. Negative: No ultra-wide angle camera.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2024
Trên tay realme 12: Giá từ 7.99 triệu*, thiết kế đẹp, cấu hình tốt với chip Snapdragon 685
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; good price; powerful processor; compact size.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2024
Bedah Kualitas realme 12 5G! Desain Mahal, Foto Kece, Harga Receh
Source: Selular ID→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; high performance; stylish design; decent hardware; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2024
今天我们测试了模型 realme 12 5G,当然,这有其优点和缺点。这是一款以实惠的价格提供先进功能的智能手机。分辨率为 1080×2400(不幸的是 IPS,但质量相当不错)的大屏幕提供了明亮的图像和
Source: Root Nation CN zh-CN→EN
Positive: Attractive price; big screen; long battery life; attractive design. Negative: Poor display; average cameras; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/20/2024
Realme 12 și 12+ sunt de astăzi în România – review
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Good price; affordable price; nice main camera; long battery life. Negative: Weak processor; poor selfie camera.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2024

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Dimensity 6100+: The Dimensity 6100 Plus is a lower mid-range SoC with an integrated 5G modem. It includes two fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and six power efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. The specifications are similar to the old Dimensity 700 SoC and nearly identical to the 6020.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.72":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


73.88%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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