Overview and technical details
This year’s beginning has witnessed great advancements in the mid-range smartphone category. The updated versions are equipped with more powerful camera setups, enhanced chipsets from Qualcomm, and improved displays. The most significant upgrade for the Realme 12 Pro+ is undoubtedly seen in the camera hardware.
The new Realme now features a proper telephoto camera, a periscope lens with 3x zoom, which is quite a rare feature in this price segment. With the launch price increasing by INR 2,000, it remains to be seen if the European price will also see a raise.
Perhaps in order to include the pricier 64MP periscope telephoto camera, Realme had to make compromises with the main camera, replacing the 200MP shooter with a 50MP one with a slightly smaller sensor. The third auxiliary 8MP ultrawide camera remains unchanged.
Realme 12 Pro+ technical specifications:
- Body: 161.5×74.0x8.8mm, 196g; vegan leather back, glass front, plastic side frame; IP65 dust/water resistant.
- Display: 6.70″ AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM), 950 nits (peak), 1080x2412px resolution, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm): Octa-core (4×2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 710.
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM.
- OS/Software: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 64 MP, f/2.8, 71mm, 1/2.0″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm.
- Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide).
- Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
- Battery: 5000mAh; 67W wired, 1-50% in 19 min (advertised).
- Connectivity: 5G; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.2; NFC.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers.
The updated device now features a more powerful Snapdargon 7s Gen 2 chipset based on a more modern 4nm manufacturing process.
The display remains unchanged, as expected. Last year’s curved 120Hz OLED panel continues to be a highlight in 2024. While the maximum brightness may fall short compared to competitors, it still provides a good outdoor viewing experience.
The device retains its sleek design with vegan leather and the 5,000 mAh battery, albeit with a downgrade to 67-watt charging from the 100W charging last year.
It appears that Realme had to make some compromises to accommodate new features, including the periscope telephoto camera. We will further explore any noteworthy changes that may not be immediately evident from the specs sheet.
Realme 12 Pro+ Unboxing
The Realme 12 Pro+ comes in a standard retail box with user manuals, a 67W-rated charger, and a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer.
Also included is a transparent silicone case that allows the unique design to remain visible.
