New Release Updated: May 2026

Realme 12

$253 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.72" AMOLED

Processor Dimensity 6100+

Battery 5000mAh

RAM & Storage 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Realme 12?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $253

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Launch Announced: 2024, March 06 Status: Available. Released 2024, March 06

Body Dimensions: 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.7 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.30 in) Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz) SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - : IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display Type: IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (typ), 950 nits (HBM) Size: 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm² (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)

Platform OS: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G57 MC2

Memory Card slot - microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera Dual: 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF
Auxiliary lens Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : Yes
- : 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS NFC: No Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery Type: 5000 mAh Charging: 45W wired, 50% in 30 min

Misc Colors: Twilight Purple, Woodland Green Models: RMX3999 Price: $ 172.76 / £ 169.88 / ₹ 16,490

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.