At the beginning of spring, Realme introduced in Russia a new line of Realme 12 Pro and Pro+ smartphones, for which we even went to the northernmost point of our country, to the very edge of the Murmansk region. And now sales of two junior smartphones of the serial number are starting – Realme 12+ 5G and Realme 12 5G.
What to read about
Design, set
Screen and sound
What is inside
OS and chips
Cameras, photo examples
Conclusion. People’s smartphone?
We got the Realme 12+ 5G version for testing, which has all the key features saves the most popular device this season in the middle price segment, namely:
● ultra-thin design
● powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor.
● AMOLED screen 120 Hz.
● Sony LYT600 camera
The advantage of the smartphone is its capacious battery; it comes with fast charging with support for SUPERVOOC technology, which allows you to charge the device in literally 25 minutes.
With all its advantages, the retail price for this device is 29,990 rubles. for the version with 8+256 GB and 34,990 rubles. for version 12+512 GB. For this money, it’s very nice to buy a smartphone with flagship hardware.
Below we’ll talk all about Realme 12+ 5G, and you can decide whether it’s worth the money or not:
1. Design, set
The smartphone has a stylish “back” made of eco-leather.
The appearance of Realme 12+ 5G is a classic rectangular “block” with a flat, not rounded screen. The smartphone has a glossy frame and a colored casing.
The frame will quickly become stained with fingerprints, but if you periodically wipe the device with a cloth, the kit includes a transparent silicone case.
The back of the Realme 12+ 5G is covered with eco-leather, moderately grainy and surprisingly pleasant. In general, the design of the entire Realme 12 line is a success because the brand has a guest watchmaker Olivier Saveau, who works with famous watch manufacturers such as Rolex, to develop the appearance of your smartphones.
The hand of this master is visible in the design of the camera block, which is very reminiscent of the dial of a wrist chronometer. The Pro version even has a slight semblance of a ribbed bezel, but the Realme 12+ has a polished edge instead.
The iridescent substrate under the camera block resembles the dial of a wristwatch.
I like it better, it gives some visual originality and is not too obviously associated with the role… that is, with celebrities for hours.
On the right edge there is a power and power button, approximately a USB-C charging connector and a tray for two SIM cards. At the upper limit one can find 3.5 mm input for wired headphones, which even surprised me a little. This half-forgotten connector is not often encountered in revolutions this season.
Yes, the smartphone body is plastic. But you won’t understand this, because there is protective glass on the front, a polished smooth frame on the sides, and eco-leather on the back. What kind of plastic cannot be tactilely felt.
In the box with the smartphone, according to good tradition, there is a Realme cable, powerful 67 W charging and a starter case, which is good. Given that the leather back doesn’t attract fingerprints at all, I’d carefully set this silicone product aside and forget about it.
In terms of dimensions, the Realme 12+ battery is only 7.87 mmweight – 190 gr. It also provides IP54 dust and splash protection.
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2. Screen and sound
The screen is juicy and unforgettable, even in bright light.
Realme 12+ 5G boasts a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ (2412 x 1080) development, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2000 nits.
Not only is this one of the best screens in its price segment in terms of characteristics, it also has water detection technology on the Rainwater Smart Touch screen, which eliminates phantom clicks from water droplets and caution when touching with wet fingers.
For greater richness, there is support for HDR 10+, so watching photos and videos on this screen is a real pleasure, I’m not kidding.
Traditionally, a protective film is glued to the screen from the factory.
The penprint scanner is built into the screen and conveniently located. It performs quickly, 9 times out of 10. I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand the scanner built into the side power button. Because every time you put a smartphone in your jeans pocket, your thumb is sure to rest on this button and the smartphone turns on in your pocket. unlocked.
The screen is surrounded by bezels on three sides, just below the rest. It doesn’t look critical and doesn’t catch the eye.
Stereo speakers can be found on the top and bottom edges of the device. The smartphone’s acoustics are certified Hi-Res audio for HD sound quality.
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3. Powerful filling for games and daily tasks.
Rich kit: case, fast charging unit, cable.
There is a processor installed inside the smartphone Mediatek dimension 7050 with clock stability 2.6 GHz and graphics chip AWS Mali-G68 MC4. On this hardware, Realme 12+ 5G works quite quickly, at least there were no lags or stuttering: games play, YouTube flies, sites in Safari open very quickly.
Also included in the device were 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, storage UFS 3.1 capacity 512 GB and seasoned it all with a 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling system, which really does not allow the smartphone to get too hot even during intense battles in Call of Duty Mobile.
If the name of the processor is not too familiar to you, then know: the most similar to the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is the more famous Snapdragon 778G.
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4. OS and chips
This is what the Realme UI 5.0 home screen looks like.
Realme 12+ 5G runs on Realme UI 5.0 control, Android 14 system screen surface installed.
The company is confident that the fifth version of their creation has been redesigned in terms of optimizing vision, improving privacy and security features. What questions do I have – Realme UI 5.0 just works, doesn’t bother you with ads, no.
The show has some interesting features.
As it happens, there are tons of customization options within the process, so the appearance and interface can be changed to suit your preferences almost endlessly.
You can even customize the animation that appears when you unlock your smartphone with your finger.
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5. Cameras, photo examples
It takes excellent pictures, especially macro.
Cameras are a strong argument in favor of purchasing Realme 12+ 5G. They can store as many as three people on the back, while the main camera has resolution. 50 MP f/1.88 and a Sony LYT600 image sensor. This is the first time this level of hardware has appeared in smartphones in the mid-price segment.
There is also an OIS function (optical image stabilization) and 4K video recording.
The other two cameras are 8 MP ultra wide angle and 2 MP macromodule. The selfie camera is a neat round cutout at the top of the screen and its specifications are: 16 MP f/2.45copes well with video calls and photography.
The Realme 12+ 5G takes excellent photographs; during daylight hours, the photos are clear, with virtually no color options:
Please note that the cars were photographed in motion. It turned out practically without “smearing”.
The textures of the walls do not lather, there are no documents in the dark areas.
Passed the test for working with moving objects. The falling water turned out very clearly.
Photo with 2x zoom. Not bad.
Reflections and blogs. As for me, a smartphone is suitable for taking photographs for a year, there will be no disappointments.
But most of all I was surprised. macro photography on Realme 12+ 5G. I don’t know what methods are used in this mode, but photos of objects at close range are simply a sight for sore eyes.
Just look at these pictures:
This siren bush was constantly moving from the direction of the wind. Perfect photo.
The camera was even able to convey the velvety nature of the petals of this flower.
Nice taillight blur and distinct fiber views on the buds. You can’t say that this photo is not from the flagship.
A lonely dandelion seems even brighter and juicier than a living one.
Even with the blinding light of the setting sun in the hall, I didn’t get lost in the evening and managed to take a decent photo:
Important note: Photos in standard auto mode are sharp. 12.5 MP. However, Realme 12+ 5G also has a mode in which the photo is taken with development. 50 MP.
However, the results are a little worse – color and dynamic range don’t look as natural as when shooting in standard mode.
The camera is really good, I liked the photo quality. If you wish, you can find fault with the additions at the edges of the frame, but this is only visible when directly examining examples from more expensive models.
By the way, among the preset filters there are several special ones. “Maverick,” “Journeys” and “Memories” were co-created by Academy Award winner Claudio Miranda and inspired by Top Gun: Maverick, Life of Pi and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. You can find and apply these filters in portrait mode.
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6. Conclusion. People’s smartphone?
After several days of studying the Realme 12+ 5G, I still haven’t found any serious disadvantages in it. Quite the contrary, I was pleasantly surprised by the aspects that were found in more expensive smartphones: from the textured back panel under the cover, to fast charging and camera capabilities.
So in conclusion, I can give a verdict that the device turned out to be truly universal. This smartphone is suitable for both a teenager who loves mobile games and an older person who usually uses a smartphone every day.
Among analogues in the price segment up to 35,000 rubles, Realme 12+ 5G offers a rich AMOLED display with a large brightness reserve, a thin body, powerful hardware and loud stereo sound.
So if you need a reliable, inexpensive and visually pleasing device, pay attention to the Realme 12+ 5G. The prices are:
💰 Realme 12+ 5G (8+256 GB) – from RUB 29,999.
💰 Realme 12+ 5G (12+512 GB) – from RUB 34,999.
Even after thinking carefully, I can’t think of any products that offer the same combination of price, quality and functionality. So this smartphone will definitely find its buyers.
This is truly the people’s smartphone.
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Source: Iphones RU
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