Realme 12 4G launched with Snapdragon 685, OLED display and 50MP camera

The Realme number series was missing from Pakistan for a few years, but it is back with two models – Realme 12+ and a new one realme 12 4GThe 12+ is similar to the global model, a 5G phone based on the Dimensity 7050, but the vanilla model is different from what we usually see.

Realme 12 4G in: Pioneer Green • Skyline Blue

For starters, this variant is powered by the Snapdragon 685, a 6nm chip that is a continuation of the 680 design with a 4G modem (X11, Cat 13). This is the same chipset that is on the Realme 12 Lite. But it is not a Lite and there are quite a few changes compared to the other models – in fact, the phone has very little in common with the global Realme 12.

Instead of LCD, it uses a 6.67″ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,080 x 2,400px resolution. It boasts twice the brightness at 2,000 nits peak and has no-name strengthened glass. Also, with the new display panel type, the fingerprint reader moves from the side to below the display.

Also, the 108MP camera on the global version has been replaced by a 50MP Sony LYT-600, which is a relatively small 1/1.95” sensor. It has an f/1.9 lens with OIS and is limited to 1080p @ 30fps video recording. There is only a 2MP depth sensor next to the main camera. The selfie module has a 16MP sensor.

Key highlights of Realme 12 4G

This Realme 12 4G has a dedicated microSD slot (room for two SIM cards), 3.5mm headphone jack and dual speakers. It also has basic dust and water resistance (IP54).

The battery is different too, but it’s an upgrade for the sake of change – the 5,000mAh capacity power cell now supports 67W charging (1-50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 47 minutes). The phone is also bundled with an 80W charger. The other Realme 12 tops out at 45W.

realme 12 4G

The Realme 12+ will be available from Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok at a price of PKR 75,000 for the 8/256GB unit.

The Realme 12 4G is available in 8/128GB and 8/256GB configurations and is priced starting at PKR 60,000 (which converts to USD 215/EUR 200/INR 18,000). The basic 5G Realme 12 is sold in India for INR 18,000 if you opt for the 8/128GB model (there is also a variant with 6GB of RAM).