Realme 12 Pro 5G

Realme 12 Pro 5G boasts a design that combines elegance and practicality. The phone features a sleek, watch-like design with a golden fluted bezel and a premium vegan leather back, giving it a sophisticated look. Its curved display not only enhances the visual experience but also provides a comfortable grip.  With a thickness of just 8.8mm (161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.35 in) and weighing 190g, it is relatively slim and lightweight, making it easy to handle.

The use of aerospace-grade titanium alloy and ceramic ensures durability and a premium feel. The display includes built-in eye protection with 2160Hz PWM dimming to reduce eyestrain. For durability, Xiaomi made the Redmi 12 Pro IP65 dust/water resistant certified. Make your choice from the diverse colorway options available;

• Submarine Blue
• Navigator Beige

Realme 12Pro 5G features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 950 nits peak brightness. This combination ensures smooth visuals and excellent visibility even in bright environments. The display resolution is 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density), providing clear and detailed visuals. When gaming or browsing through multimedia content in your gallery, you are assured of a great viewing experience.

Realme 12 Plus 5G boasts a versatile triple-camera setup designed to capture high-quality photos and videos.

Realme 12 Pro 5G boasts a versatile and powerful camera setup designed to capture high-quality photos and videos.

• The Primary Lens: a 50MP wide sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 26mm focal length, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). It ensures sharp, detailed images even in low-light conditions.
• Telephoto Camera: 32MP Telephoto Camera that offers impressive portrait shots with 2x optical zoom and OIS
• Ultrawide Camera: 8MP ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 16mm focal length, and a 112° field of view. It is perfect for landscape and group shots.

The main camera records 4K and 1080p videos and comes equipped with gyro-EIS for image stability.

A 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide) lens selfie camera that records 1080p videos. It ensures high-resolution selfies and video calls.

This setup provides a comprehensive range of photography options, making the Realme 12 Pro 5G a great choice for capturing various types of content.

The Realme 12 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset, which is built on a 4nm process and features an octa-core CPU with a maximum clock speed of 2.2GHz. This processor is paired with the Adreno 710 GPU, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. The chipset has modest power and capabilities for the demands of a 5G smartphone in the mid-market price segment.

Additionally, the phone comes with 8GB, or 12GB of RAM, providing ample memory for multitasking and efficient performance. Combining this RAM with 128/256/512GB internal memory, you get quite a decent handset for high-performance tasks that place a demand on RAM and ROM. Too bad the handset does not support the MicroSD additional memory option, which is handy for large files and downloads.

Overall, the Realme 12 Pro 5G offers a balanced performance suitable for most users’ needs. It will suit you too if you are looking for a smartphone with a robust chipset, RAM above 6GB, and the latest Android OS.

Network and Communications Support

• Network Bands: Realme 12 Pro supports GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and 5G NR bands. Specifically, it covers n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41 for 5G NR, ensuring wide compatibility with various network providers.
• Connectivity: Includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• USB: Comes with a USB Type-C port for fast data transfer and charging
• SIM Support: Dual SIM support, allows you to use two numbers simultaneously.
• NFC: supported on the Realme 12 Pro for safe wireless payments.

Overall, these features ensure that the Realme 12Pro 5G is well-equipped for various communication needs. Whether in rural or urban settings, you will find the handset versatile and equal to the task.

The phone is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which provides ample power for a full day of use. It supports 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging, allowing the phone to charge:

• 0-50% in 19 minutes.
• from 0 to 100% in about 35 minutes.

This ensures that you can quickly get back to using your phone even after it runs out of battery.

• Efficient Power Management: Optimized software and hardware integration to maximize battery efficiency and longevity.
• Adaptive Battery: Uses AI to learn your usage patterns and optimize battery usage accordingly.

These features help in maintaining efficient power consumption, ensuring the device runs smoothly throughout the day.

• A luxurious design that features a premium watch-like design with a golden fluted bezel and vegan leather back
• Vibrant 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
• 2160Hz PWM Dimming: Reduces eye strain with smoother brightness transitions
• 32MP Telephoto Camera that offers impressive portrait shots with 2x optical zoom and OIS
• The phone is powered by the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset, ensuring fast and efficient performance.
• The Triple Camera Setup consisting of 50MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide lens, and 2MP macro lens for versatile photography. Besides, the main camera records 4K videos.
• Connectivity: Supports 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC for seamless connectivity.
• User-Friendly Software: Runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, providing a smooth and user-friendly experience. The Android 14 OS has up to 2 major Android upgrades.
• Guarantee of durability thanks to its IP65 dust/water resistant ratings.
• Long Battery Life: 5000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (0-50% in 19 minutes and 0-100% in 30 minutes).

• The smartphone supports no wireless charging.
• No 3.5mm jack port and FM Radio support
• Fixed Storage: No option for expandable storage via microSD card
• Pre-installed Apps: Comes with some pre-installed apps (bloatware) that become bothersome, especially if you do not need them.
• No FM Radio: Missing FM radio functionality, which could be a turn-off for users wanting FM Radio broadcasts when they plug and tune in.
• UltraWide & Macro Cameras: Leave a lot to be desired. Could be better in terms of quality and performance.
• Peak Brightness: The display’s peak brightness could be higher for better outdoor visibility
• The processor could be more powerful for demanding tasks.

Verdict

Overall, the Realme 12 Pro 5G is a solid mid-range smartphone that offers good value for its price, especially if you prioritize display quality and battery life. It is an upgrade to the Realme 12 model and an alternative to the Realme 12+ in terms of specs. Boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, 950 nits peak brightness, and 394 ppi density, you will feel real value for your money the moment you power on the 6.7-inch AMOLED display. Besides, up to 12GB RAM 512GB ROM, robust chip performance, and fast charging support (67W wired) make this device for work and fun. However, be wary of, bloatware, the lack of FM Radio, a 3.5mm jack port, and wireless charging support. Consider the Realme 12 Pro or alternative brands as you purchase to get value for your money.

• Realme 12 Plus 5G
• Oppo Reno 12F 5G
• OnePlus Nord 4
• Nothing Phone (2a)

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