The realme 12 5G is a midrange smartphone officially launched in the Philippines on April 25, 2024. It features a large 6.72-inch FHD+ "Sunlight Display" with 120Hz of refresh rate, 108MP + 2MP dual rear cameras with 3x zoom, and an 8MP selfie camera.
It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor with 8GB of RAM, Android 14 OS, and the realme UI 5.0 software. There's also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, stereo speakers, and 256GB of expandable storage.
A 5,000mAh battery powers the device with 45W of SUPERVOOC fast charging technology.
| Specs | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 392 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 950nits max brightness, and punch-hole |
| OS | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Expansion | Expandable up to 1TB via microSD |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Cellular | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| NFC | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| USB PORT | USB Type-C |
| Sound | 3.5mm Audio Jack (Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers) |
| FM Radio | No |
| Biometrics | Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted) |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) 45W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 30 minutes) |
| Material | Glass front, Polycarboante back (IP54 dust and splash resistant) |
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 188 g |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green |
| Release Date | April 25, 2024 |
| Price | RAM + Storage |
|---|---|
| ₱14,999.00 | 8GB+256GB |
The official price of the realme 12 5G smartphone in the Philippines is ₱14,999.00.
It is now available in realme stores nationwide and official realme online stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. It comes with several FREEBIES including a Mystery Gift Box for early bird buyers with a chance to get a realme Pad LTE!
The realme 12 5G is a decent choice in its price range. It's a well-rounded smartphone with good multimedia consumption experience thanks to the bright screen and good sound quality. It also has enough power for casual gaming and smooth general performance.
However, it faces tough competition with the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G which has an AMOLED display and faster 100W charging rate. Even the Redmi Note 13 Pro which lacks 5G connectivity has an AMOLED screen complimented by a 200MP camera.
Nevertheless, TechLife products as FREEBIES for the realme 12 5G makes it a tempting choice. If you're bargain hunting, you might be able to score an Air Fryer, Electric Kettle, or Bluetooth speaker among others in TikTok promotions.
