After teasers, realme India has launched its latest realme 12 Series 5G smartphones in India – the realme 12+ 5G and realme 12 5G. Features and highlights include ultra-slim Vegan Leather design with IP54 water-resistant rating, MediaTek Dimensity 7050 octa-core SoC, 120 Hz AMOLED display with Rainwater Smart Touch Technology, triple cameras with 50 MP OIS Sony LYT600 primary camera, up to 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage with 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging, realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14, and more.
The realme 12+ 5G is a mid-range smartphone and is the upper-variant of its sibling realme 12 5G launched alongside. It comes with a 7.87 mm ultra-slim Vegan Leather design with a luxury watch-inspired camera module and IP54 dust and splash-resistant protection. The phone is available in two color options – Navigator Beige, and Pioneer Green.
It comes with an innovative Rainwater Smart Touch technology for enhanced user experience, users can interact with the display even with wet fingers. The smartphone equips a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), 120 Hz refresh rate, a high 2,000 nits peak brightness, and supports an in-display fingerprint scanner.
On the camera side, the smartphone comes with a triple setup – a 50 MP f/1.88 primary camera with Sony LYT600 sensor, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), 2x in-sensor zoom, and 4k video recording support, plus an 8 MP secondary camera ultra-wide-angle photography and a 2 MP for macro shots while the front side offers a 16 MP f/2.45 selfie camera.
Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Diemsity 7050 octa-core SoC clocked up to 2.6 GHz paired with ARM Mali-G68 MC4 Graphics, 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, and a 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling solution for heat dissipation. It packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging that can charge the smartphone 50% in 19 minutes.
The phone comes in two storage options i.e. 128 GB and 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage both with 8 GB RAM. In addition, the RAM can be expanded up to 8 GB virtually with the RAM Expansion feature, and storage doesn’t come with a microSD card slot.
The realme 12+ 5G runs on the Android 14 operating system with realme UI 5.0 on top. Other features of the smartphone include USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and 5G connectivity with dual-SIM and dual VoLTE support.
Commenting on the launch, a realme spokesperson said, “Today marks a significant moment in our journey as we proudly introduce two stellar additions to the realme 12 Series 5G – the realme 12+ 5G and the realme 12 5G. This launch resonates strongly with our revamped ‘Make it real’ strategy. Our refreshed brand identity is designed to connect with young users, offering them best-in-class technology that fits their dynamic lifestyles and both the smartphones are a showcase of that commitment. We believe that the realme 12 Series 5G embodies this completely, providing unparalleled value and performance in the mid-premium segment.”
Anuj Sidharth, Deputy Director, Marketing & Communication, MediaTek India, said, “MediaTek powers smartphones from mainstream to the flagship segment, and through our collaboration with Realme for their latest smartphone realme 12 Series 5G Powered by MediaTek Dimensity, we continue to focus on making our great technology accessible to everyone. realme 12+ 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is equipped with MediaTek MiraVision display & video enhancements, AI-powered cameras, 5G UltraSave, dual 5G SIM, greater CPU performance and smooth gaming experience with MediaTek HyperEngine gaming technology. Further, we look forward to strengthening our ongoing collaboration and working towards newer advancements.”
realme 12+ 5G Specifications & Features
- Display & Design: 6.67-inch AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), 120 Hz refresh rate, 2,000 nits peak brightness, Rainwater Smart Touch Technology, Vegan Leather design with Luxury Watch inspired camera module, IP54 dust and splash resistant, 7.87 mm slim, 190 grams
- Software: realme UI 5.0, Android 14
- CPU: 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7050 octa-core SoC clocked up to 2.6 GHz
- GPU: ARM Mali-G68 MC4 Graphics
- Memory: 8 GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM, +8 GB RAM Expansion
- Storage: 128 GB OR 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, no microSD card support
- Main Camera: Triple Cameras (50 MP f/1.88 Sony LYT600 OIS main + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle + 2 MP macro), 2x in-sensor zoom, 4k video recording, LED flash
- Selfie Camera: 16 MP
- Connectivity & Others: USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, 360-degree NFC, in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers
- Cellular: 5G network, dual-SIM, dual VoLTE
- Battery & Charging: 5,000 mAh, 67W fast charging, 50% charge in 19 minutes
- Colors: Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige
The realme 12+ 5G is priced at ₹20,999 for its 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant and ₹21,999 for its 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant. The phone is available for purchase starting today i.e. 6th March 2024 at 3 PM on realme.com/in and Flipkart. The launch offers include ₹1,000 discount with ICICI, HDFC, and SBI cards, ₹1,000 coupon discount on the 8 GB + 128 GB model, 6 months of no-cost EMI on Flipkart and 9 months of no-cost EMI on realme.com/in, free realme Buds T300 with 8 GB + 128 GB model.
realme 12+ 5G Price in India, Availability, Offers
- Price: ₹20,999 (8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage), ₹21,999 (8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage)
- Availability: 6th March 2024 i.e. today at 3 PM on realme.com/in, Flipkart; also available in retail stores
- Offers: ₹1,000 discount with ICICI, HDFC, and SBI cards, ₹1,000 coupon discount on the 8 GB + 128 GB model, 6 months of no-cost EMI on Flipkart and 9 months of no-cost EMI on realme.com/in, free realme Buds T300 with 8 GB + 128 GB model.
