Realme 12 Pro Review: Elevating to Premium with Impressive Features

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Highlights

  • Realme 12 Pro starts at Rs 25,999 with a vegan leather back and premium design.
  • Features a 120Hz Curved Vision OLED display and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset.
  • Equipped with a 50MP primary and 32MP telephoto camera for versatile photography.
  • Offers 67W SuperVOOC charging for its 5000mAh battery.

The Realme 12 Pro, like the 12 Pro+, stands as a distinctive entity in Realme’s signature series, marking a shift from its traditional budget-friendly roots to a more premium realm with a starting price of Rs 25,999.

I feel that this elevation in price is justified by an array of top-tier features that the company has introduced not only in the 12 Pro but also in the 12 Pro+, signaling a significant stride in the brand’s evolution.

In my full review of the Realme 12 Pro, let’s dive deeper into these enhancements, scrutinizing the intricacies that make the handset a noteworthy contender in the competitive sub-Rs 30,000 price bracket.

Realme 12 Pro: Pros and Cons

Pros                 Cons
Premium Design Mid-Range Processor
Vibrant Display Pre-loaded Apps
Quality Camera Limited Zoom Quality
Good Battery

Realme 12 Pro: Key Specs

Why You Should Buy the Realme 12 Pro
Realme 12 Pro: Key Specs
  • Display: 6.7-inch 120Hz Curved Vision OLED, FHD+ resolution
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
  • Camera: 32MP Sony IMX709 Telephoto with 2X Optical Zoom, 50MP Sony IMX882 Primary; 8MP Ultra-wide; 16MP Selfie
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W SUPERVOOC charging
  • OS: realme UI 5.0 (Based on Android 14)
  • Storage: Up to 256GB ROM
  • RAM: Up to 8+8GB Dynamic RAM

Realme 12 Pro: Unboxing

Realme 12 Pro: Unboxing
Realme 12 Pro: Unboxing

The unboxing experience of the Realme 12 Pro mirrors the same level of satisfaction and detail-oriented approach as seen with the Realme 12 Pro+.

Upon opening the box, the first thing you notice is the Realme 12 Pro itself, immediately impressing with its sleek and refined design, highlighting its premium features.

Below the phone lies the 67W charger and white USB Type-C cable neatly packed and ready to offer quick charging capabilities.

A separate section within the box contains a clear silicone case, a considerate inclusion by Realme.

This case is more than just an accessory; it’s a practical measure to protect the new device from scratches and minor bumps right from the start, something that users typically have to purchase separately.

Moreover, the box also houses the standard paperwork and a sim ejector tool, which is crucial for inserting your SIM card and getting the phone up and running.

Realme 12 Pro: Unboxing Video

Realme 12 Pro: Design and Display

Realme 12 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro+: Build and Design
Realme 12 Pro Build and Design

When I first held the Realme 12 Pro, its luxurious feel was immediately apparent, reminding me of its more expensive sibling, the Realme 12 Pro+.

The vegan leather back is not just visually appealing but also practical, offering a comfortable grip while making sure no fingerprints tainted the handset’s back, which I found quite unique in today’s smartphone market.

Its slender yet sturdy build impressed me, striking a perfect balance between elegance and durability.

The thoughtful placement of buttons and the camera layout enhanced my user experience, making it evident that Realme has paid great attention to detail.

What’s more French luxury watchmaker Ollivier Savéo has also had a hand in the Realme 12 Pro’s design just like the 12 Pro+.

What struck me the most was how similar it looked to the Realme 12 Pro+ yet managed to stand out with its subtle refinements.

The Realme 12 Pro clearly exudes a premium feel, not just in its appearance but also in its build quality – a testament to Realme’s commitment to both innovation and sustainability.

Realme 12 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro+: Processor and Performance
Realme 12 Pro: Display

As far as the viewing experience goes, the Realme 12 Pro features a 120Hz Curved Vision Display, offering an outstanding viewing experience.

This display is a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 FHD+, supporting 1.07 billion colors and 100% P3 color gamut.

It also boasts a high touch sampling rate of 240Hz, with an instantaneous rate of up to 2000 Hz.

For brightness, it reaches a global maximum of 800 nits and a local peak of 950 nits. If all this seems familiar to you, then you would be right.

These are the exact same specs as seen on the Realme 12 Pro+.

The visual acuity was good then and it certainly is good on the Realme 12 Pro.

The screen is protected by 0.55mm secondary tempered high-strength glass, ensuring durability and a premium feel.

What I can say for sure is that the device offers an exceptionally good viewing experience for its price and is a top recommendation from my side at this price.

Realme 12 Pro: Cameras

Realme 12 Pro+: Camera Capabilities
Realme 12 Pro: Cameras

Talking about the camera, the Realme 12 Pro comes with a robust optical setup. The main camera is a 50MP Sony IMX 882 sensor with a 26mm equivalent focal length and an f/1.8 aperture.

It supports OIS, which contributes to the excellent focusing capabilities and fast shutter speeds that I experienced during daylight photography.

The dynamic range was commendable, and the overall daylight photography experience remained solid.

The phone also features a 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto sensor with a 47mm equivalent focal length and an f/2.0 aperture.

It supports OIS and 4X In-sensor Zoom (ISZ).

This telephoto lens is a key feature of the phone, offering a 2X optical zoom that can go up to 6X.

However, the quality at these zoom levels is not that great, and I advise shooting at 3X for the best results.

The 8MP ultra-wide camera has a 16mm equivalent focal length and an f/2.2 aperture.

While it offers a very wide field-of-view, the focus tended to be softer even in the frame’s center than I preferred.

Despite this, I appreciated the AI features and other camera functionalities, along with the filters and shooting modes, which added to the overall camera experience.

In terms of low-light photography, the Realme 12 Pro performs as well as one could expect at this price point.

The AI-based scene detection is a helpful feature, adding extra lighting to images, although I found the focusing to be a bit slower in these conditions.

The night mode is a highlight, adding good details to images, even though the colours are sometimes more saturated than I would like.

In low-light situations, the telephoto and ultra-wide lenses do not perform as well as I would like to enhance the quality.

Finally, the 16MP selfie shooter does its job well, providing detailed selfies and satisfactory video calls.

However, I did notice the absence of a macro mode, which could have added more versatility to the camera setup.

The Cinematic Bokeh mode was more of a hit-or-miss, but portrait mode shots were good. Overall, the Realme 12 Pro’s camera setup proved to be quite impressive in daylight photography.

While it is not as colour-accurate or detailed as the Realme 12 Pro+, it is as good as one can get at this price point.

Realme 12 Pro Camera Samples

Realme 12 Pro Daylight Shots

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Realme 12 Pro Night Shots

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Realme 12 Pro Night Video

 

Realme 12 Pro Daylight Video

Realme 12 Pro in all its Glory

 

Realme 12 Pro: Performance and Features

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The Realme 12 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. While this SoC has been seen on other devices, it’s not the most powerful processor, especially at this price point.

However, it does deliver moderately good performance, as indicated by its multi-core score of 2752 on Geekbench 6.

What impressed me was the device’s graphical stability. Under load, the CPU Throttle shows that the device maintains 95% of its maximum performance.

This is complemented by ample storage and RAM, with the top option offering 8GB + 256GB.

An additional 8GB can be obtained through virtual swap, allowing background apps to run without affecting performance.

The user interface felt fluid in my hands, with smooth animations and scrolling, enhanced by the 120Hz refresh rate.

However, it’s worth noting that heavy-duty games can only run at medium graphics for smooth 60fps gameplay.

Therefore, this phone might not be the best choice for gaming enthusiasts like me who are on a budget.

In terms of features, the Realme 12 Pro shines with its Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speaker setup, which delivers loud, crisp sound with a lot of depth.

I also found that the device provides a stable 5G network connection, as tested on Noida’s Airtel network.

Additionally, the in-display fingerprint sensor ensures smooth authentication, which I found to be quite convenient.

Overall, while the Realme 12 Pro may not be a processing champion, it offers a balanced performance and feature set for its price.

Realme 12 Pro: Software and Battery Life

Realme 12 Pro+: Camera Capabilities
Realme 12 Pro: Software and Battery Life

Just like its sibling, the Realme 12 Pro+, the Realme 12 Pro runs on RealmeUI 5.0. This interface, based on Android 14, introduces several new features compared to its previous iteration.

However, it’s not without its drawbacks, which I have shared in a similar vein in my review of the 12 Pro+.

While playing music from Spotify, the always-on display conveniently offers audio controls and recommendations.

However, the interface can feel cluttered due to the numerous Realme apps populating both the home screen and app drawer.

Additionally, an intrusive window suggesting similar or trending apps appears every time an app is downloaded, which can be distracting.

Despite these issues, there are a few features that I found particularly useful:

  • File Dock: This feature offers a versatile solution for efficient content management.
    It simplifies the process by allowing users to recognize and extract content like text, images, and links with a single click. Sharing all types of files becomes effortless through the intuitive drag-and-drop feature.
  • Flash Capsule: This provides convenient access to popular third-party services such as Grab, Swiggy, and Zomato directly from the device.
  • Smart Image Matting: This feature makes it easy to isolate and share subjects from your photos. It can separate subjects from similar backgrounds and recognize multiple subjects (up to 3).
    You can also move cutouts between apps by dragging and dropping or copying and pasting, making it ideal for sharing on social media, DIY projects, and more.

The Realme 12 Pro, much like its sibling the 12 Pro+, is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. This is quite impressive given the slim form factor of the device.

Like with its sibling, one of the features that stood out to me was the extended standby time.

As such the battery levels barely dropped even after leaving the phone idle for a couple of hours.

However, due to differences in the chipsets used in the 12 Pro and 12 Pro+, the battery usage does vary slightly.

I observed about 6 hours of screen-on time with the 12 Pro, which, while slightly less than the 12 Pro+, is still commendable for a device in this price range.

As for charging speeds, the 12 Pro supports 67W SuperVOOC charging, which can fully charge the phone in approximately 40 minutes.

This, combined with the other factors, contributes to an overall excellent battery performance.

Realme 12 Pro: Final Verdict

Realme 12 Pro: Final Verdict
Realme 12 Pro: Final Verdict

The Realme 12 Pro is a device that skillfully balances premium elements with practical functionality.

Its move towards a more upscale market segment doesn’t diminish its roots in delivering value for money.

It packs in a luxurious design, vibrant display, and versatile camera, and caters well to the needs of a user looking for a high-quality smartphone experience without a hefty price tag.

While the mid-range processor and software bloatware might be points of contention for some, they are overshadowed by the phone’s overall performance and feature set.

This makes the Realme 12 Pro not just a competitor, but a standout option in its price range.

5 Reasons to Buy

5 Reasons to Buy
5 Reasons to Buy
  • Luxurious Design: The vegan leather back and meticulous craftsmanship offer a premium feel.
  • Impressive Display: 120Hz Curved Vision OLED screen provides an exceptional viewing experience.
  • Solid Camera Performance: Excellent daylight photography with a versatile camera setup.
  • Strong Battery Life: Long-lasting battery with 67W SuperVOOC fast charging.
  • Balanced Features: Offers a good blend of performance, design, and functionality for its price.

3 Reasons Not to Buy

3 Reasons Not to Buy
3 Reasons Not to Buy
  • Processor Performance: While adequate, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 may not satisfy heavy gaming or intense multitasking needs.
  • Software Overload: RealmeUI 5.0 comes with bloatware and intrusive app suggestions, potentially affecting the user experience.
  • Zoom Limitations: The telephoto lens underperforms at higher zoom levels, limiting photography options.

Top 5 Alternatives to Realme 12 Pro

  • iQOO Neo 7 5G

iQOO Neo 7 5G
iQOO Neo 7 5G

Priced at Rs. 27,999, the iQOO Neo 7 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z Octa-core processor and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display.

It has a triple camera setup (64MP + 2MP + 2MP) and a 4700mAh battery. This phone stands out for its balance between performance and display quality​​.

  • Motorola Edge 40

Motorola Edge 40
Motorola Edge 40

Available for Rs. 26,499, this model comes with a high-resolution triple camera (50MP+50MP+2MP), a powerful Snapdragon 778G+ processor, and a large 144Hz AMOLED display.

It’s known for being thin and lightweight while offering great viewing and gaming experiences​​.

  • Nothing Phone (1)

Nothing Phone (1)
Nothing Phone (1)

At Rs. 29,999, this phone offers a unique design with glyph lights and a clean Android experience.

It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus processor, a 6.55-inch display, and a dual 50MP camera setup. It’s a good choice for those looking for a unique design with essential features​​​​.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus Camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro

This device, priced at Rs. 26,999, features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Octa-core processor, a 200MP main camera, and a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display.

It also has a large 5100mAh battery with 67W fast charging​​.

  • Vivo V25 Pro

Vivo V 25 Pro
Vivo V25 Pro

Costing Rs. 26,450, the Vivo V25 Pro comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor, a 64MP main camera, and a 6.56-inch display.

It has a 4830mAh battery and offers a balance between camera performance and overall specifications​.

Realme 12 Pro 5G Series Launch Event ( #Realme12ProSeries #BeAPortraitMaster #Realme12ProPlus #Realme12Pro)

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realme 12 Pro 5G
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Realme 12 Pro 5G Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date January 29, 2024 (Expected)

DESIGN

Dimensions 163.7 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm or 8.3 mm
Bezel less Yes

DISPLAY

Type Color IPS Screen (1B Colors)
Touch Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:1.9
PPI ~ 393 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 93.76%
Features 900nits (typ.) 1800nits (HBM) Maximum brightness
Notch Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM 8 GB
Expandable RAM Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage 128 GB
Storage Type UFS 3.1
Card Slot Yes, upto 1 TB

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
5G Bands SA:n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n78, NSA:n41/n77/n78
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3
USB Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features USB on-the-go, USB Charging

EXTRA

GPS Yes with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack Yes
Extra Features 5G+5G Dual Mode

CAMERA

Rear Camera 108 MP 24mm, 1/1.67″, 0.64µm, PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle)
2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor)
13 MP (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Features Night Scene Mode, Street Mode, Photo Mode, Portrait Mode, 108M Mode, Professional Mode, Panorama Mode, Super Text, Tilt-Shift, Group Portrait, AI Video Tracking, One Take (Introduced by OTA Upgrade), CMOS, EIS, 20 Continous Shots, Video Feature: Multi-View Video, Movie Mode, Tilt-Shift, Slow Motion, Timelapse Photography, Video Mode
Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 32 MP 25mm f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v14
Custom UI realme UI 5.0
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1
CPU 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS
Video MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge
Reverse Charging Yes

FAQs

What is the starting price of the Realme 12 Pro in India?

The Realme 12 Pro is available starting at Rs 25,999, positioning it in the sub-Rs 30,000 category while offering premium features.

How does the design of the Realme 12 Pro stand out?

The phone’s luxurious feel is accentuated by its vegan leather back and ergonomic design, making it visually appealing and comfortable to hold.

What are the key display features of the Realme 12 Pro?

It features a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and supports 1.07 billion colors, providing an immersive viewing experience.

How does the Realme 12 Pro perform in photography?

With a 50MP primary sensor and a 32MP telephoto lens, the Realme 12 Pro offers impressive photography capabilities, especially in daylight conditions.

What makes the Realme 12 Pro a good choice in its price range?

The combination of premium design, high-quality display, robust camera system, and efficient battery life with fast charging makes it a compelling choice in its segment.

Does the Realme 12 Pro series support advanced photography?

Yes, the Realme 12 Pro series is equipped with high-resolution cameras, including a periscope telephoto lens, offering advanced photography capabilities like 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom.

What design elements are unique to the Realme 12 Pro series?

The Realme 12 Pro series incorporates luxury watch design elements, featuring a Golden Fluted Bezel, Polished Sunburst Dial, and Premium Vegan Leather in various color options.

How does the Realme 12 Pro differ from the Pro+ model?

The Realme 12 Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, a 32MP Sony telephoto camera with 2X Optical Zoom, and 8GB+8GB Dynamic RAM, distinguishing it from the Pro+ model.

How does the collaboration with Ollivier Savéo reflect in the Realme 12 Pro Series?

Realme’s collaboration with luxury watch designer Ollivier Savéo has led to an exclusive watch design for the Realme 12 Pro Series 5G, showcasing a unique blend of technology and luxury style, particularly evident in the Rolex-inspired camera design.

Realme 12 Pro Series 5G to Feature Segment-First Flagship Periscope Telephoto Lens & Luxury Watch Design. Details ?

Realme, the Most Reliable Smartphone Service Provider, today announced at its 2024 media preview event in Las Vegas that the Realme 12 Pro Series will include a flagship periscope telephoto lens.

During the event, Realme showcased its advanced periscope telephoto technology and Luxury Watch Design.

Attendees were given a firsthand look at the upcoming Realme 12 Pro Series 5G, with some suggesting that it could potentially lead the category in imaging capabilities.

Realme’s Founder and CEO, Sky Li, recently penned an open letter, marking 2024 as the year of brand refreshment for the company.

Accompanying this announcement, Realme unveiled its new slogan, ‘Make it real,’ thereby repositioning itself as a tech brand that better understands young users.

Under this fresh brand positioning, the Realme number series is set to represent the future of next-gen imaging. This media event marked Realme’s initial official communication following its brand refreshment.

Is Realme 12 pro series 5G Empowering Young Users with Next-Gen Imagery through the Flagship Periscope Telephoto Lens ?

Research conducted by Realme indicates a preference among young users for telephoto lenses with 3X zoom or more, as opposed to just 2X.

To accommodate high zoom levels in slim phones, a periscope telephoto lens is the only feasible option.

However, this technology poses technical challenges and incurs high costs, typically making it exclusive to flagship phones.

Realme aims to bridge this gap by bringing the flagship-exclusive periscope telephoto technology to a wider audience of young users.

Realme has engineered a proprietary periscope telephoto formula to ensure top-quality imaging under diverse conditions.

This formula was first introduced in the Realme GT5 Pro, launched in November 2023, and it positioned Realme GT5’s telephoto performance at the forefront of the industry.

The upcoming Realme 12 Pro Series 5G will adopt this same approach, incorporating a leading sensor size, a high-performance platform, and an advanced algorithm to deliver superior imaging performance.

Is Realme 12 pro 5G The Next-gen Telephoto with the Best Periscope Telephoto Lens in the Segment?

The Realme 12 Pro Series 5G enhances night shot clarity and stability while minimizing flare and ghosting.

It achieves this using a unique combination of prism tilt OIS, sub-wavelength structure coating, and a wave-shaped lens hood – technologies also utilized in the GT5 Pro.

The series features a 3X Portrait Mode with a 71mm golden portrait focal length, which creates a naturally shallow depth of field ideal for portraits.

Additionally, the Realme 12 Pro Series 5G leads its class in telephoto capabilities, offering up to 120X digital zoom.

Is Realme 12 pro 5G The Next-Gen Sensor with the Largest Periscope Telephoto Sensor in the Segment?

The realme 12 Pro Series 5G boasts the segment’s largest periscope telephoto sensor, featuring the OV64B flagship sensor, which outshines its competitors and matches other top-tier flagships.

With a 1/2-inch size, it’s over twice as large as the telephoto sensor in the iPhone 15 Pro.
Thanks to its larger aperture and light intake, the realme 12 Pro Series 5G telephoto lens is nearly three times more light-sensitive than that of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Realme 12 Pro 5G Partnered with an international luxury watch designer to create a luxury watch design. Details?

The realme number series aims to offer young people Next-gen imaging experiences and aesthetically designed products.

Along with the flagship image technology, realme also collaborated with Ollivier Savéo, the international luxury watch design master, to create an exclusive luxury watch design for the realme 12 Pro Series 5G.

Ollivier Savéo, renowned for his leadership in high-end watch and jewelry groups, has previously collaborated with prestigious Swiss watch brands, including Rolex, Roger Dubuis, Piaget, Breitling, and Quentin.

His expertise has played a pivotal role in the creation of a light luxury watch design that elevates the realme 12 Pro Series 5G to new heights of sophistication.

Taking inspiration from classic luxury watches, realme and Ollivier Savéo embarked on a journey to deconstruct their design and craftsmanship.

This collaboration has resulted in the infusion of refined elements into the industrial design of the realme 12 Pro Series 5G, redefining the concept of light luxury.

Golden Fluted Bezel:

Crafted using CNC machine cutting, the Golden Fluted Bezel achieves a 360° luxury watch-level precision texture with 300 meticulously designed metal lines.

Polished Sunburst Dial:

The Polished Sunburst Dial showcases a light cone texture and gradient UV texture seamlessly blended to present over 500 sunburst patterns interwoven with light and shadow.

Premium Vegan Leather:

The use of the latest silicone materials results in a silky feel and dirt-resistant Premium Vegan Leather, combining high-end aesthetics with practicality.

3D Jubilee Bracelet:

Featuring three-dimensional rhomboid precision splicing, the 3D Jubilee Bracelet creates a metallic strap texture that adds a touch of luxury to the realme 12 Pro Series 5G.

Is realme 12 pro 5G The Next-gen Lossless Zoom with Flagship Full-Focal-Length Lossless Zoom Imaging Capability?

realme 12 Pro Series 5G main camera features Sony IMX890 OIS, which enhances night-time photography.

This camera has a 1/1.56” large sensor, a 24mm equivalent focal length, and a wide f/1.8 Aperture, making it well-suited for nighttime photography.

With OIS support, it excels in providing stable video recording and optimizing the success rate of photos.

Additionally, realme 12 Pro Series 5G features a periscope telephoto and ultra wide-angle camera.

It offers lossless zoom at 0.6x, 1x, 2x, 3x, and 6x, providing a full-focal-length lossless zoom photographic experience comparable to that of a flagship device.

Is Realme 12 Pro The Next-gen Algorithm with Exclusive Customization of the MasterShot Algorithm ?

In collaboration with Qualcomm, realme has enhanced its image processing with the MasterShot Algorithm.

The realme 12 Pro Series 5G is the first and only device in its segment to process RAW domains, ensuring top clarity, dynamic range, and realism in cinematic portraits.

The next-generation omni-focal MasterShot Algorithm is a flagship-level architecture that offers the industry’s most advanced computational photography.

It integrates the LightFusion Engine for enhanced clarity and tone, plus the NightEye Engine for superior night photography.

The series also features a unique movie portrait filter, allowing effortless capture of striking portraits.

What is Realme 12 Pro series price in India & sale details ?

Realme 12 Pro is priced at Rs 25,999 for the 8GB/128GB and Rs 26,999 for the 8GB/256GB model. The phone comes in Submarine Blue and Navigator Beige colours.

Realme 12 Pro+ is priced at Rs 29,999 for the 8GB/128GB, Rs 31,999 for the 8GB/256GB model, and Rs 33,999 for the 12GB/256GB version.

The handset will be sold in Submariner Blue, Navigator Beige, and Explorer Red(only for India) colours.

The first sale of the phones is on February 6th at 12 PM via the Realme website, Flipkart, and retail stores.

The company is offering Rs 2,000 instant discount through the ICICI Bank card and no-cost EMI option. There is also a Rs 1,000 exchange offer as well (pre-booking and early access sale benefit). There is an early-access sale today i.e. January 29th from 6 PM.

Pre-booking for offline stores starts today and from January 30th through Flipkart.

What are the Key features of realme 12 Pro 5G ?

The realme 12 Pro 5G features an improved 50MP Telephoto Portrait camera that comes mated to a Sony IMX 709 sensor for great, flawless photography. The phone also features a 50MP Sony IMX 882 Main Camera, an 8MP Ultra Wide Camera and a 16MP Selfie Camera.

The cutting-edge image technology is enabled by the Sony IMX882 OIS camera sensor that pairs up with the flagship Omnifocal Mastershot Algorithm.

The result is that users get all of the tools needed to create cinematic portraits and inspiring photos in both daytime and low-light circumstances.

Best Telephoto Lens in its Class

The 50 MP Telephoto Portrait Camera comes with a 1/2.74″ sensor, 2X optical zoom, and 4X lossless zoom, as well as the largest-in-class telephoto lens that in combination with the Flagship Omnifocal Mastershot Algorithm, makes it the best telephoto lens in this segment at a fantastic price point.

With a focal length similar to 26mm and an f/1.8 aperture, this lens is great for shooting wide-angle shots in both daytime and low-light circumstances. The wide aperture allows for enough light ingress, improving image clarity.

This is a crucial milestone in realme’s flagship photography journey, making advanced photography more accessible and enabling young enthusiasts to explore and capture cinematic views beyond the horizon.

Superlative Design

The smartphone design is also inspired by luxury watches and comes with a vegan leather finish designed by the realme Design Studio in collaboration with renowned international luxury watch design masterOllivier Savéo, known for collaborations with prestigious Swiss watch brands like Rolex, Roger Dolby, Piaget, Breitling, and Quentin.

67W SUPERVOOC Charge and Massive 5000mAh Battery

realme 12 Pro 5G comes equipped with 67W SUPERVOOC Charge and a massive 5000mAh battery, offering users long-lasting power. The smartphone sports 2:1 dual charge pump technology, which charges the battery from 1 to 50% charge in as little as 19 minutes.

120Hz Curved Vision Display for the Best Viewing Experience

realme 12 Pro 5G has a stunning 120Hz Curved Vision Display to provide an excellent viewing experience. The display features a 6.7-inch OLED panel with 2412 x 1080 FHD+ resolution, 1.07 billion colors, a 100% P3 color gamut, a touch sampling rate of 240Hz, and an instantaneous sampling rate of up to 2000Hz.

It has a global maximum brightness of 800 nits and a local peak brightness of 950 nits. The display is covered by 0.55mm secondary tempered high-strength glass, giving an inexpensive flagship curved screen for users to enjoy.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

The 64-bit octa-core processor, built on 4nm process, boasts four high-performance A78 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and four efficient A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, ensuring maximum energy efficiency.

This novel 4nm architecture in its pricing range, with the Qualcomm Adreno GPU and Qualcomm Kryo CPU, greatly increases computing power without compromising battery life.

The Adreno GPU significantly improves graphics performance, setting a new benchmark for speed and efficiency. The performance can ensure smooth running and deliver an immersive visual experience for gaming and multimedia.

realme 12 Pro 5G has an impressive AnTuTu benchmark score of 590,000, representing a 17% performance gain over its predecessor, realme 11 Pro 5G.

This score represents the device’s improved processing capabilities and efficiency, indicating that the Realme 12 Pro 5G is a powerhouse capable of offering flawless performance.

Its 7th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine adds intelligence to on-device activities in camera, audio and productivity.

The 4th Gen Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System and Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6700 Mobile Connectivity System bring record speed, coverage, and bandwidth for better 5G connectivity.

The Qualcomm Spectra™ Triple ISP ushers in all-new camera possibilities to this series, including up to 200 MP photos and computational HDR video capture.

Plus, AI De-Noising (AIDE) is a neural network trained to remove noise in low-light images to deliver sharper and clearer photos.

realme UI 5.0

The realme 12 Pro 5G comes with the new realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14, which allows users to enjoy smarter and more improved efficient experiences.

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