The Realme 12 Pro series was officially launched today, featuring two models: the Realme 12 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro Plus. Among the two, the 'Pro Plus' stands out as the better and more expensive option. In fact, it is currently the most affordable smartphone on the market that comes with a periscope camera, and even its primary camera is flagship-grade.
Design and Display
The Realme 12 Pro Plus retains the design of its predecessor, the Realme 11 Pro Plus, with some minor tweaks. The device boasts a faux leather back and a large camera ring, taking inspiration from luxury watches. It has a thickness of 8.75mm and weighs around 196g.
The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch curved OLED display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display features a 10-bit panel with a centered punch-hole and supports a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and a peak brightness level of 950 nits.
Performance and Camera
Under the hood, the Realme 12 Pro Plus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. It runs on Realme UI 5.0, which is based on Android 14.
In terms of photography, the smartphone is equipped with an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, an OIS-assisted 64MP OmniVision OV64B 3x periscope telephoto shooter, an 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 32MP selfie camera.
Battery and Other Features
The Realme 12 Pro Plus packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 67W wired charging. It also features an in-screen fingerprint sensor and comes with Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers.
Pricing and Availability
In India, the Realme 12 Pro Plus is available in three memory configurations:
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹29,999 (~$360)
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹31,999 (~$385)
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹33,999 (~$410)
The device is offered in Submariner Blue, Navigator Beige, and Explorer Red color variants. The first sale is scheduled for 12 PM IST on February 6 and can be purchased from Flipkart, Realme.com, or retail stores.
There is also a special early access sale at 6 PM IST today, where the phone can be pre-ordered from select offline stores. The online pre-order window will open tomorrow, January 30.
