Realme 12 4G
$196Starting price · USMid-Range2024
7.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.67"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
67W
Charging
187g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Realme 12 4G is a highly competitive budget-to-mid-range device. Its value score is exceptional because it offers premium display and charging features at a sub-$210 price point. While the Snapdragon 685 is a significant bottleneck for performance and lacks 5G, the inclusion of OIS and a high-brightness AMOLED panel makes it a strong contender for general users. Popularity is estimated as moderate, as it targets the high-volume entry-mid market where Realme maintains a strong brand presence.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera6.5
Performance5.5
Battery8.5
Display8.0
Build7.0
Value9.0
Strengths
Excellent 67W fast charging capability for the price point
High-quality 120Hz AMOLED display with 2000 nits peak brightness
Main camera includes OIS which is rare in this segment
Generous 8GB RAM base configuration
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers
Weaknesses
Snapdragon 685 chipset lacks 5G connectivity and modern gaming performance
Limited to 1080p video recording despite 50MP sensor
Shared SIM slot for microSD expansion
IP54 rating offers only basic splash protection
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