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Realme 12 Pro 5G
Reference Price (USD)
$310
Availability and local prices may vary.
Processor
Powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Main Camera
50MP Main Camera with OIS
Display
6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED
Battery
5000 mAh Battery (67W Fast Charging)
Key Features & Connectivity
5G Supported
NFC Enabled
eSIM Support
Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
ColorsSubmarine Blue, Navigator Beige
Water RatingIP65 dust/water resistant
Release DateJanuary 29, 2024
OS Support3 Years OS Updates
Made InChina
Realme 12 Pro 5G Overview
The Realme 12 Pro 5G is a Realme smartphone released in January 2024 with a US reference price of $310. It runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, has a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, uses a 50MP Main Camera with OIS and packs a 5000 mAh battery. It supports 5G.
General Information
Reference Price (USD)
$310
Phone Weight
190 g
Physical Dimensions
161.5 x 74.0 x 8.8 mm
Build Material
Glass front, vegan leather back, plastic frame
SIM Layout
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust Rating
IP65 dust/water resistant
Manufactured In
China
Phone Variants
8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB
Display Specs
Display Architecture
AMOLED
Screen Estate
6.7 inches
Resolution Metric
1080 x 2412 pixels
Screen Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
950 nits (peak)
HDR Protocol
HDR10+
Scratch Protection
Double-Reinforced Glass
Pixel Density
394 ppi
Hardware and Specification
System on Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Adreno 710
Silicon Fabrication
4 nm
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
Internal Storage
128GB, 256GB
Flash Storage Standard
UFS 3.1
Geekbench Benchmark
900 / 2600
Vapor Cooling System
3D VC Cooling
Primary Camera System
Total CamerasTriple
Main Sensor50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", OIS
Ultrawide Lens8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide)
Telephoto Zoom32 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", OIS, 2x optical zoom
Macro CaptureNo
Image StabilizationYes
Camera FlashLED flash
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Front Selfie Camera
Front Resolution16 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Selfie HDR ModeYes
Portrait FeaturesYes
Video Capabilities1080p@30fps
Battery & Charging System
Cell Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
Wired Charging Speed
67W wired
Wireless Charging
No
Reverse Wireless
No
In-box Charger Brick
Yes (Included in retail box)
Port Type & USB Version
USB Type-C 2.0
Network & Connectivity
5G Band Connectivity
Supported
Wireless LAN (WiFi)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth Protocol
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Capability
Yes (Supports contact payments)
Satelite Navigation (GPS)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Infrared Blaster
Yes (Built-in IR transceiver)
3.5mm Headphone Jack
Yes (Supports legacy analog jacks)
Sensors
Fingerprint Scanner
Under display, optical
Gyroscope
Yes (3-axis gyroscope)
Compass / Magnetometer
Yes (Supports compass apps)
Accelerometer
Yes (Motion detection)
Face Unlock Support
Yes
Software & AI Ecosystem
Operating System (OS)
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Long Term Update Promise
3 Years OS Updates
Suite of AI Tooling
ProLight Imaging
Circle to Search support
No
Generative AI Image Editor
No
Realtime Live Interpreter
No
Next-Gen AI Voice assistant
No
Pros
- • Features a highly premium design inspired by luxury watches, complete with a vegan leather back.
- • The 32MP telephoto portrait camera offers excellent 2x optical zoom for flattering portraits.
- • The 120Hz curved AMOLED display provides a fluid, flagship-level viewing experience.
- • The 5000mAh battery combined with the efficient Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 provides excellent battery life.
Cons
- • The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor is adequate but lacks the raw gaming power found in some competitors.
- • Realme UI includes a substantial amount of pre-installed bloatware out of the box.
- • Lacks wireless charging, which some users might expect from such a premium-looking device.
- • The curved display makes finding and applying a good glass screen protector difficult.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Realme 12 Pro have a zoom camera?
Yes, it features a dedicated 32MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, perfect for portraits.
Is the display curved?
Yes, it boasts a premium 120Hz curved AMOLED screen.
What is the back made of?
It features a highly premium vegan leather back panel.
Is it good for gaming?
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is meant for efficiency and everyday use; it can handle light gaming but isn't a gaming powerhouse.
How fast does it charge?
It supports 67W fast charging, filling the battery in under 50 minutes.