realme 12 8GB RAM

Camera-wise, the Realme 12 sports a pretty straightforward setup, comprising a 108MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP portrait lens. For selfies, the smartphone features an 8MP camera in the punch-hole at front. There is no jitter in the camera performance in well-lit environments, where it is relatively quick to focus on the subjects. The image quality you get is pretty decent for the price. The colours look punchy and vibrant, giving them a social-media-ready vibe with slight oversaturation. The details and dynamic range are also nice, comparable to its closest rival, the Redmi Note 13. However, it is worth mentioning that the Realme smartphone offers better colour calibration than the Redmi smartphone, which leans towards cooler colour tones.In low light conditions, the phone manages to capture respectable images with a hint of graininess, even when using night mode. Similar to other smartphones in its segment, details and sharpness suffer. Additionally, colours appear subdued. Portrait shots offer a pleasing separation of foreground from background. However, the bokeh effect appears somewhat artificial and inconsistent, particularly around the edges of the frame. The selfie camera of the phone captures acceptable shots in daylight. The facial details appear underwhelming, but I think that can be excused given the price of the phone.

The Realme 12 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB user-expandable storage. Starting with synthetic results, the handset achieves 417,413 on AnTuTu, whereas on Geekbench, it scored 738 and 1,935 on the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. These scores are on par with its competitors, and so is the real-world performance of the smartphone. The Realme 12 performs admirably, handling regular usage with ease. The handset also takes care of multitasking and casual gaming quite well. Even though the smartphone can run graphically demanding games such as BGMI, it may not provide an enjoyable gaming experience. We tested BGMI with HD graphics for half an hour, and there were some noticeable frame drops. Additionally, the handset's thermals increased by roughly 9 degrees, whereas its battery life dropped by 8 percent. In comparison, the Redmi Note 13 performed much better, with its thermals increasing by approximately 5 degrees and experiencing a 4 percent reduction in battery life.In terms of software, the Realme 12 comes pre-loaded with Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0. The app drawer looks a bit cluttered with app recommendations and third-party apps pre-installed. However, on the bright side, most of these apps, such as Amazon, LinkedIn, and Agoda are useful, boasting millions of downloads. If these apps are not useful for you, they can be removed. Besides this, the software offers several customisation options to tweak the smartphone per your preference. Realme has promised to provide two years of OS updates for the smartphone.

The Realme 12 is equipped with a typical 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. The handset achieves a full charge from roughly 20 percent to 100 percent in 65-70 minutes using the compatible charger, which is provided in the box. The full charge can last up to an astounding 19 hours and 15 minutes, according to the PCMark battery test. With real-life usage, the handset should provide at least 5-6 hours of screen-on time. In our 4K YouTube video playback test, with 50 percent brightness and volume, the phone experienced a 5 percent drop in battery life, which is acceptable for a budget smartphone.