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realme
12 Pro+
- 6.7-inch AMOLED
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- 196 g
- 5000 mAh
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
196 g
Weight
161.5 mm
Height
74.0 mm
Width
8.8 mm
Thickness
19.5:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- February 6, 2024
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
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12 Pro+
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- AMOLED
- Resolution
- 2412 × 1080
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- RAM
- 8 GB, 12 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB, 256 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Wired charging
- 67 W
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Periscope · 64 MP · f/2.8 · 3x · OIS; Wide · 50 MP · f/1.8 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 8 MP · f/2.2
- Front cameras
- Selfie · 32 MP · f/2.4
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- USB
- USB Type-C
- NFC
- Yes
Sources and measurement notes
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Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A genuinely distinctive mid-ranger with a rare periscope telephoto camera and a premium vegan-leather design, held back by a modest Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and slower 67W charging.
Category scores
Camera
8.0
A rare periscope telephoto with up to 120x zoom and an excellent main sensor make this a standout camera phone for its price.
Battery and charging
8.0
5000mAh delivers excellent all-day endurance, though 67W charging is slower than the previous generation.
Performance
6.5
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles everyday tasks well but trails more powerful rivals for demanding gaming.
Handling and portability
7.5
196g and a vegan-leather back make this a comfortable, well-gripped phone to hold.
Build quality
8.0
A distinctive vegan-leather design feels genuinely premium and unlike typical mid-rangers.
Value
8.0
A rare telephoto camera and distinctive design at a clearly mid-range price.
Strengths
- Genuinely rare periscope telephoto with up to 120x zoom
- Excellent 50MP main camera with OIS
- Distinctive, premium-feeling vegan-leather design
- Excellent all-day battery life
Weaknesses
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 trails more powerful rivals for gaming
- 67W charging is slower than the previous generation's 100W
- 8MP ultrawide camera is comparatively average
- realme UI bloatware requires cleanup
Best for
- Photography enthusiasts wanting a genuine telephoto camera
- Buyers wanting a distinctive, premium design
- Anyone prioritizing excellent all-day battery life
Less suitable for
- Gamers wanting the strongest possible performance
- Buyers prioritizing the fastest possible charging
- Anyone wanting the best ultrawide camera quality
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Older mid-range phone owners
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: A genuine leap in camera zoom capability and design distinctiveness.
Current device: Performance-focused gamers
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 clearly trails Snapdragon 8-series alternatives for demanding gaming.
Current device: Fast-charging-focused buyers
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: 67W charging works well but is a step down from the previous generation's 100W.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
Casual gamingIt is better suited to lighter games and moderate visual settings than demanding 3D titles.
Bottom line
The realme 12 Pro+ brings a genuinely rare periscope telephoto camera and a distinctive premium design to the mid-range segment, making it a standout choice for photography-focused buyers. The modest chipset for demanding gaming and slower charging than its predecessor are the clearest trade-offs, but for buyers wanting camera versatility and design distinctiveness, this remains an easy recommendation.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 128 GB256 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE3G2G
- Colors
- `realme-12-pro-plus`
- RAM
- 8 GB12 GB
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