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Realme 12x 5G
Reference Price (USD)
$145
Availability and local prices may vary.
Processor
Powered by Dimensity 6100+
Main Camera
50MP Main Camera
Display
6.67-inch 120Hz LCD
Battery
5000 mAh Battery (15W Fast Charging)
Key Features & Connectivity
5G Supported
NFC Enabled
eSIM Support
Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
ColorsTwilight Purple, Woodland Green
Water RatingIP54 Splash-proof
Release DateApril 7, 2024
OS Support2 Years OS Updates
Made InChina
Realme 12x 5G Overview
The Realme 12x 5G is a Realme smartphone released in April 2024 with a US reference price of $145. It runs on the Dimensity 6100+, has a 6.67-inch 120Hz LCD display, uses a 50MP Main Camera and packs a 5000 mAh battery. It supports 5G.
General Information
Reference Price (USD)
$145
Phone Weight
190 g
Physical Dimensions
165.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm
Build Material
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Layout
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust Rating
IP54 dust and splash resistant
Manufactured In
China
Phone Variants
4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB
Display Specs
Display Architecture
IPS LCD
Screen Estate
6.72 inches
Resolution Metric
1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
950 nits (peak)
HDR Protocol
No
Scratch Protection
Panda Glass
Pixel Density
392 ppi
Hardware and Specification
System on Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Mali-G57 MC2
Silicon Fabrication
6 nm
System Memory (RAM)
4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Internal Storage
128GB
Flash Storage Standard
UFS 2.2
Geekbench Benchmark
1900 (Multi-Core)
Vapor Cooling System
VC Cooling System
Primary Camera System
Total CamerasDual
Main Sensor50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76"
Ultrawide LensNo
Telephoto ZoomNo
Macro Capture2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Image StabilizationNo
Camera FlashLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Front Selfie Camera
Front Resolution8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Selfie HDR ModeNo
Portrait FeaturesYes
Video Capabilities1080p@30fps
Battery & Charging System
Cell Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
Wired Charging Speed
45W 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
Bluetooth Protocol
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC Capability
Yes (Supports contact payments)
Satelite Navigation (GPS)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Infrared Blaster
Yes (Built-in IR transceiver)
3.5mm Headphone Jack
Yes (Supports legacy analog jacks)
Sensors
Fingerprint Scanner
Side-mounted
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
2 Years OS Updates
Suite of AI Tooling
Air Gestures
Circle to Search support
No
Generative AI Image Editor
No
Realtime Live Interpreter
No
Next-Gen AI Voice assistant
No
Pros
- • One of the most affordable ways to get reliable 5G connectivity thanks to the Dimensity 6100+ chip.
- • The 120Hz display ensures a smooth and fluid scrolling experience despite the low price.
- • Incredibly thin and lightweight design makes it very comfortable to hold.
- • Features IP54 dust and splash resistance, offering basic durability.
Cons
- • The LCD display is not very bright, making it somewhat difficult to use in direct sunlight.
- • The 50MP camera is very basic and struggles significantly in low-light environments.
- • Comes with a massive amount of pre-installed bloatware that requires manual uninstallation.
- • Charging is relatively slow compared to other Realme devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Realme 12x have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, it features a smooth 120Hz IPS LCD display.
Is it a good phone for photography?
Not particularly. The 50MP camera is adequate for daylight but struggles heavily indoors or at night.
Does it support fast charging?
It supports 45W charging, which is decent but slower than the premium Realme models.
Is it waterproof?
It has an IP54 rating, meaning it can survive light splashes of rain, but cannot be submerged.
Does it have 5G?
Yes, it is fully 5G capable.