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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:6.6 / 10

Luxury Horology Design by Ollivier Saveo with 32MP 2x Portrait Telephoto

The realme 12 Pro revolutionized mid-range aesthetics by translating luxury Swiss watchcraft into an accessible smartphone. Equipped with a dedicated 2x portrait telephoto lens and tactile vegan leather back, it looks and feels like a bespoke luxury timepiece.

Key Strengths

  • Exquisite luxury watch design with polished sunburst dial and fluted golden bezel
  • Premium vegan leather back with central 3D precision-stitched Jubilee seam
  • Dedicated 32MP Sony IMX709 2x portrait telephoto camera with hardware OIS
  • Smooth 120Hz curved AMOLED screen with 2160Hz high-frequency eye-friendly PWM dimming
  • Generous 5000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC charging in the box

Points to Consider

  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset provides modest performance for heavy 3D titles
  • No expandable storage card slot
  • Plastic frame underneath the golden metallic plating
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity5,000 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging67WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:Fashion-conscious buyers who appreciate luxury horology design and leather hand-feelPortrait shooters who value a dedicated 2x optical zoom telephoto lens under $300Users sensitive to display flicker who benefit from 2160Hz PWM dimming

Realme 12 Pro 5G full specifications

160 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-01-29
Released
2024-01-29
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight
190 g
Volume
105.2 cm³
Build
Polycarbonate frame, luxury vegan leather back with golden fluted bezel, curved glass front
Frame
Polycarbonate with CNC Gold Plating
Back
Premium Vegan Leather
Front glass
Corning Glass
Water resistance
IP65 dust/water resistant, luxury watch dial camera module design by Ollivier Savéo
Certifications
IP65 dust/water resistant, luxury watch dial camera module design by Ollivier Savéo water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Midnight Titanium, Starlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Aurora Emerald

Display

20
Type
Curved OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 950 nits peak
Size
6.7 inches
Screen-to-body
93%
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Pixel density
394 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Variable refresh
1-120 Hz
Peak brightness
950 nits
Typical brightness
600 nits
Touch sampling
240 Hz
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
Pro-XDR
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
Protection
Corning Glass
Always-on display
Yes
Display area
129.7 cm²
Active width
70 mm
Active height
155.5 mm
Features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

7
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU cores
8
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 710
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 14
User interface
Realme UI 5.0
OS updates
2 years
Security updates
2 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB, 12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX882 (1/1.95")
Sensor format
1/1.95"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
26 mm
35mm equivalent
26 mm
Field of view
79°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF, OIS
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps

Telephoto (2x) camera

12
Resolution
32 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX709 (1/2.74")See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.74"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length
47 mm
35mm equivalent
47 mm
Field of view
49°
Optical zoom
2x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF, OIS (2x optical, 4x in-sensor zoom)
Video
1080p@30fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
8 MP
Sensor
Ultrawide sensor
Sensor format
1/4.0"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
16 mm
35mm equivalent
16 mm
Field of view
112°
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed focus
Video
1080p@30fps

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
16 MP
Sensor
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5000 mAh
Rated capacity
4900 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
67 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
32 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

14
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
595,000
Geekbench single-core
945
Geekbench multi-core
2790
3DMark
2,470
DXOMARK
115

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
RE-12PRO5G-01, RE-12PRO5G-Global

How we rated the 12 Pro 5G

How we score

The overall 6.6 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
6.7
6.7 reflecting the 6.7" 120Hz AMOLED (394 ppi) peaking at 950 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
6.6
6.6 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 with 8GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
7.6
7.6 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
7.2
7.2 recognizing the 5000mAh capacity and 67W wired charging.
Software
6.2
6.2 recognizing the 2-year OS update commitment and 3 years of security patches.
Gaming
6.7
6.7 powered by the adreno 710, but constrained by the 120Hz display and visual panel limitations.
Durability
4.8
4.8 based on IP65 with plastic frame, vegan leather back, glass front and scratch-resistant glass.
Connectivity
5.5
5.5 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with usb type-c 2.0, 5G.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
7.2
7.2 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $289 launch price.

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Realme 12 Pro 5G: common questions

Who designed the realme 12 Pro exterior?

The camera module and leather back were co-designed with Swiss luxury watchmaker Ollivier Savéo, inspired by classic horology.

Does the realme 12 Pro have an optical telephoto lens?

Yes, it features a 32MP Sony IMX709 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and OIS.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Mobile Display Panel

Tianma U8 AMOLED

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Tianma U8 AMOLED platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Offers excellent color uniformity, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and smooth touch sampling for mid-to-high tier flagships.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes next-generation luminescent organic molecules featuring high quantum efficiency and enhanced lifespan.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Peak HDR Luminance2,400 nits
Color Accuracy (Delta E)0.32

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Tianma U8 AMOLED Breakdown
High-Volume Midrange Processor

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

Silicon Score:7.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.5) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on Samsung 4nm lithography with an octa-core 4x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55 architecture and an Adreno 710 GPU, the 7s Gen 2 delivers reliable 120Hz display refresh support and 200MP camera capability.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Produced on Samsung 4nm FinFET node with optimized gate architecture.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10608,500
Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,030
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core2,980

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Breakdown
Mainstream Budget 5G Processor

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

Silicon Score:7.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.2) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on a 4nm process node, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 features 4x Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz, an Adreno 710 GPU, and Snapdragon X62 5G connectivity.

Fabrication Node & Materials

40% CPU compute improvement and 35% GPU rendering speedup over Snapdragon 695.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10520,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core940
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core2,760

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Samsung ISOCELL HM6

Silicon Score:7.9 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.9) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung ISOCELL HM6 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Samsung ISOCELL HM6 features 108 million 0.64µm pixels in a 1/1.67-inch format. Its upgraded Nonapixel Plus technology bins 9 adjacent pixels into a 1.92µm super-pixel, capturing 123% more light than the previous generation.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Uses physical metal walls between color filter cells to prevent color crosstalk across adjacent pixels.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Daylight Resolving Resolution3,400

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung ISOCELL HM6 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX709 RGBW

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX709 RGBW platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX709 replaces traditional RGGB Bayer color filters with an innovative RGBW (Red-Green-Blue-White) array, integrating transparent white subpixels directly on the sensor silicon die. Engineered in a 1/2.74-inch optical format with 32MP resolution, it delivers unmatched portrait and selfie clarity in extreme low light.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Light Sensitivity+60%
Noise Reduction-35%
Dynamic Range82 dB

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX709 RGBW Breakdown
Mobile DRAM Architecture

SK Hynix LPDDR4X-4266

Silicon Score:8.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.5) and graphics capability scored on Realme 12 Pro 5G are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this SK Hynix LPDDR4X-4266 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

SK Hynix's 1Y-nm LPDDR4X-4266 memory delivers dependable high-speed performance across leading mid-range smartphones. Featuring low-voltage 0.6V I/O signaling and optimized bank interleaving, it effortlessly accommodates FHD+ 120Hz display refresh buffers, computational photography processing, and extended mobile gaming.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated using state-of-the-art DRAM lithography to maximize capacitance per cell and minimize parasitics.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AIDA64 Read Bandwidth31.9 GB/s
Memory Bus Latency65.1 ns
Thermal Metric31°C under continuous load

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full SK Hynix LPDDR4X-4266 Breakdown

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Realme 12 Pro 5G price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$2998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Kingdom£2698GB/128GB UK launch price
CanadaCA$4098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$2998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Germany€3298GB/128GB European launch price
France€3298GB/128GB European launch price
Netherlands€3298GB/128GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 2798GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 3,4908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 3,5908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 2,4998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$4998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$4098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,0998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,1198GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥46,3008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Austria€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Finland€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Italy€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Spain€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Greece€3098GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,2398GB/128GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 7,2908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,1198GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩413,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$2,3398GB/128GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$9,7008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,0898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 928GB/128GB official launch MSRP
India₹25,9998GB/128GB official India price
PakistanRs 89,9998GB/128GB official Pakistan price
Bangladesh৳36,4998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 4,839,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱17,4908GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 1,3898GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫7,590,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$1,6998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$5,7998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦463,0008GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 5,5998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£14,7998GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺10,8998GB/128GB official launch MSRP