Realme is gearing up for an exciting start to the year 2024, as rumors suggest that the company will be launching the Realme 12 series and the Realme GT Neo 6 in the Chinese market. The brand has recently made waves with the launch of the Realme GT 5 Pro flagship phone and the Realme V50 series of entry-level 5G smartphones in the Chinese market. In addition, the company also unveiled the Realme C67 in India, which is their first-ever C-series phone with 5G support.
Realme GT 5 Pro: The First Smartphone with a Periscope Telephoto Camera
One of the standout features of the Realme GT 5 Pro is its periscope telephoto camera. It is equipped with a Sony IMX890 periscope zoom unit that offers up to 3x optical zoom. This puts it in line with other flagship phones like the OnePlus 12 and the iQOO 12 series, which also feature the OmniVision OV64B 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
Realme 12 Pro Series: Upcoming Mid-Range Camera-Focused Phones
According to recent reports, Realme is planning to bring the flagship-level OV64B periscope zoom unit to its upcoming Realme 12 Pro series. Renowned tipster Digital Chat Station has reaffirmed that these mid-range camera-focused phones will be launching soon. The Realme 12 Pro is expected to have the model number RMX3842, while the higher-end Realme 12 Pro+ will carry the model number RMX3840.
Both phones are rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The Realme 12 Pro is said to sport a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, while the Realme 12 Pro+ might feature a 64-megapixel OV64B periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. These camera specifications indicate that Realme is aiming to deliver impressive photography capabilities in its mid-range offerings.
Realme GT Neo 6: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-Powered Flagship
Apart from the Realme 12 series, Digital Chat Station also mentioned that the brand is working on the Realme GT Neo 6. This upcoming flagship phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. While not much information is available about the GT Neo 6 at the moment, it is expected to debut after the Chinese New Year, which suggests a late February launch in China. Fans of the Neo-series can look forward to more details about this highly anticipated device in the coming months.
With the Realme 12 series and the Realme GT Neo 6 on the horizon, Realme enthusiasts have much to look forward to in the early months of 2024. The brand’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and impressive camera capabilities is evident in its upcoming offerings. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting new smartphones from Realme.
