Realme 12x
$445Starting price · USMid-Range2024
3.8
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
12GB
Max RAM
15W
Charging
190g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Realme 12x is fundamentally a budget-tier device marketed at an upper-mid-range price point of 445 USD. While it offers decent build quality and modern connectivity, the display resolution (720p) and charging speed (15W) are significantly below industry standards for this price bracket. The performance is limited by the entry-level Dimensity 6100+ chipset, making the value score exceptionally low. Popularity is estimated as moderate due to Realme's strong global distribution, but the device faces stiff competition from better-specced alternatives in the same price segment.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera3.5
Performance4.0
Battery3.0
Display3.0
Build4.5
Value1.5
Strengths
120Hz refresh rate display
Dedicated microSDXC card slot
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
IP54 dust and splash resistance
Modern Android 14 software out of the box
Weaknesses
Extremely slow 15W charging for a 5000mAh battery
Low resolution 720p display panel
Poor value proposition at 445 USD price point
Entry-level Dimensity 6100+ chipset is underpowered for this price
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