introduce
Suffice it to say, the Realme 12 series is huge and now includes five phones – Realme 12, Realme 12 Pro, Realme 12 Pro+, Realme 12x. The fifth and final family member we are reviewing today is the Realme 12+. As the name suggests, the Realme 12+ is a notch above the regular Realme 12 in terms of specifications and features.
Realme 12+ is a pretty cheap device. It’s available in multiple markets, including India, starting at INR 20,999 ($255/€230). This is a pretty budget price point, and there’s a ton of value on offer here. Realme 12+ is a pretty complete package. It looks very premium and is well built with an IP54 rating. Other great features include a stereo speaker setup and a 3.5mm audio jack. You can also get NFC in some markets. Charging is quite fast and the power rating is 67W.
Realme 12+ specifications at a glance:
- Body: 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm, 190 g; glass front, silicone polymer back (eco-leather), plastic frame; IP54, dust and splash proof.
- exhibit: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), 1080×2400 pixel resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi.
- chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm): Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G68 MC4.
- memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM.
- Operating system/software: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0.
- rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, 1/1.95″, PDAF, OIS; super wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112 degrees, 1/4.0″, 1.12μm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
- Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.5, 24 mm (wide), 1/3.0 in.
- Video excerpt: rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro EIS; Front camera:1080p@30fps.
- Battery: 5000mAh; 67W wired, 1-50% in 19 minutes (as advertised).
- Connectivity: 5G; dual SIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.2; NFC.
- Miscellaneous: Fingerprint reader (under-display, optical); stereo speakers; 3.5mm audio jack.
The 6.67-inch flat-panel display has great specs, including AMOLED technology, 120Hz refresh rate, DHR10+ support, and 2,000 nits peak brightness. Realme 12+ is powered by the fairly modern Dimensity 7050 chipset. Memory configurations include 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB. Storage is expandable via microSD.
The camera setup on the Realme 12+ looks pretty generic on paper, including a 50MP primary Sony camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro on the back, and a 16MP selfie. It is worth noting that the main camera can shoot videos up to 4K@30fps.
Unboxing
The Realme 12+ comes in a sturdy cardboard two-piece packaging in the company’s signature yellow color. There is some plastic inside the box. The phone’s holder is made of plastic, which isn’t ideal when it comes to eco-friendly options.
The accessory package is quite rich. The box comes with a 67W SuperVOOC charger and a USB Type-A to Type-C data cable. Both are proprietary, so you should keep track of them. There’s a clear TPU protective case inside the box, so you can start using your new phone right away. The phone itself even comes pre-applied with a plastic screen protector.