[ REALME ]
Smartphones
Realme 12 5G
Overall Score
48/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
221539
Graphics (GPU)
43937
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Realme 12 5G is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 48/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
13/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
48/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
32/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:17 hr |
| Max charge power | 45 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 221539 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1279 |
| Data manipulation | 7784 |
| GPU | 43937 |
| Graphics score | 135 |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS |
| Memory | 133220 |
| Multi-core score | 1930 |
| Photo editing | 24313 |
| Single-core score | 734 |
| Total score | 551605 |
| UX | 152909 |
| Video editing | 5133 |
| Web score | 9941 |
| Writing score | 10879 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800MHz |
| 3G network | WCDMA 1/5/8 |
| 4G network | LTE 1/3/5/8/28B/40/41 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Depends on the region |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Green, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 165.6 mm (6.52 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 7.69 mm (0.3 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP54 |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Width | 76.1 mm (3 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 950 nits |
| PPI | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.5% |
| Size | 6.72 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 240 Hz |
| Type | IPS LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 24 mm |
| Image resolution | 12000 x 9000 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 108 MP2) Depth: 2 MP |
| Matrix | 108 megapixels |
| Sensor | Samsung HM6 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.67" (≈ 0.6 inch) |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 6 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | March 2024 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $250 |
| Release date | March 2024 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Realme 16 Pro |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| FLOPS | ~123.1 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 962 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 64 |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2026-04-06(Walid) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS updates | 2 years |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| ROM | Realme UI 5.0 |
| Security updates | 3 years |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).