Realme 12 Pro: A Stylish Phone with Solid Performance

Realme 12 Pro: A Stylish Phone with Solid Performance

The Realme 12 Pro combines a sleek design with decent specs, featuring a leather-textured back, a powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, a curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization, a 5000mAh battery, and 67W fast charging. Let's explore its complete specs, strengths, weaknesses, and whether it's a worthy purchase.

Realme 12 Pro Specifications:

• Supports NFC

• Dual Nano SIM support

• 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G network connectivity

• Dimensions: 161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm, Weight: 190 grams

• IP65 splash resistance

• Leather back with a plastic frame

• 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with 1080 x 2412 resolution (394ppi), 120Hz refresh rate, 950 nits peak brightness

• Available in two storage configurations:

  • 256GB + 8GB RAM

  • 512GB + 12GB RAM

• No microSD card expansion support

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor (4nm) with Adreno 710 GPU (same as the HONOR X9b)

• 16MP front camera (f/2.4 aperture)

• Triple rear camera system:

  • 50MP main camera (f/1.8, Sony IMX882 sensor, OIS)

  • 32MP telephoto camera (f/2.0, 2X optical zoom, OIS, Sony IMX709 sensor)

  • 8MP ultrawide camera (f/2.2)

  • Single LED flash

• Rear camera video recording: 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps, 720p @ 30/60fps

• Slow Motion video recording: 1080p @ 120fps, 720p @ 120fps

• Dedicated noise cancellation microphone

• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

• Bluetooth 5.2 (A2DP, LE)

• Stereo speakers

• GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

• Security features: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock

• Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope

• USB Type-C port with OTG support

• 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging

• Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0

• Available in Blue and Gold colors

Realme 12 Pro Drawbacks:

• No 3.5mm headphone jack

• No microSD card expansion support

• No significant improvement to the display; the same display as the previous generation, with limited sunlight readability

• Minimal performance difference compared to the Realme 11 Pro.

Realme 12 Pro Strengths:

• Distinctive and stylish design.

• Long-lasting battery performance with 67W fast charging.

• Excellent AMOLED display with good resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, although sunlight visibility could be better.

• A 50MP main camera with OIS, delivering impressive performance in bright conditions, and a dedicated telephoto camera for good portrait shots.

• Stereo speakers provide a more immersive audio experience.

• Good performance thanks to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, although the Poco X6 Pro with its more powerful processor exists in the same price range.

Realme 12 Pro Unboxing:

The box contains the Realme 12 Pro phone, a pre-applied screen protector, a 67W charger, a USB Type-C cable, a transparent protective case, a SIM ejector tool, and a user manual.

Latest Price Update (July 6, 2024):

• Egypt: 512GB + 12GB RAM: 16600 Egyptian pounds (international warranty)

• Saudi Arabia: 512GB + 12GB RAM: 1500 Saudi Riyals

• UAE: 256GB + 8GB RAM: 1000 UAE Dirhams, 512GB + 12GB RAM: 1300 UAE Dirhams