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realme officially launched the realme 12 Series 5G unveiling two new smartphones – the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and realme 12+ 5G. Collectively, the realme 12 Series 5G is the latest addition to the smartphone brand’s popular Number Series. The unveiling was held last March 7, 2024 during an exclusive on-ground event simultaneously live-streamed online on realme’s official Facebook and YouTube pages. During the launch event, guests and attendees experienced the realme Gallery Walkthrough where they were immersed in a unique experiential event to learn about the camera and design features of the realme 12 Series 5G.
The Number Series is realme’s premium mid-range smartphones, perfect for young professionals looking for a sophisticated smartphone that can keep up with their stylish lifestyle, that carries flagship-level cameras so the Squad can expect that the realme 12 Series 5G is equipped with the latest camera technology, allowing users to #BeThePortraitMaster and easily capture special moments in one click. Following the Number Series’ direction to provide flagship-level smartphone cameras, realme has combined innovative camera technology, luxurious design, and powerful performance in these new devices.
Flagship-level cameras
To give an idea of what to expect, realme has integrated Periscope and Sony lenses to give the realme 12 Series 5G the best camera yet in the Number Series. Specifically, realme has developed two main camera systems for each device: a 64MP Periscope Portrait Camera, 50MP Sony IMX890, and 8MP 112° Wide Angle for the realme 12 Pro+ 5G; and a 50MP Sony LYT600 OIS Portrait Camera, 8MP 112° Wide Angle, and 2MP Macro for the realme 12+ 5G. These master-level camera systems allow users to easily take pleasing photos at par with those of skilled photographers and cinematographers. With the realme 12 Series 5G, the Squad can capture the beauty of life at any time with just one click, empowering them to #BeThePortraitMaster.
Luxury watch design and stunning colorways
The realme 12 Series 5G are eye-catching devices thanks to their beautiful craftsmanship inspired by luxury watch designs co-developed by well-renowned watch designer Ollivier Savéo. Both the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and the realme 12+ 5G are embellished with Premium Vegan Leather, Polished Sunburst Dial, and 3D Jubilee Bracelet. However, the realme 12 Pro+ 5G also has a Golden Fluted Bezel circling its camera while the realme 12+ 5G has Polished PVD Edges. To complement the luxurious design of the realme 12 Series 5G, both devices are available in two sophisticated colorways that represent a refined and stylish lifestyle. The realme 12 Pro+ 5G comes in Submarine Blue and Navigator Beige while the realme 12+ 5G comes in Pioneer Green and Navigator Beige.
realme 12 Pro+ 5G Specifications:
- Android 14 OS, realme UI 5.0
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm) octa core processor
- Adreno 710 GPU
- 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED capacitive multitouch display with reinforced glass, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate and punch-hole
- 12 GB of RAM
- 512 GB of internal storage
- 50 megapixel main (Sony IMX890, f/1.8, autofocus, OIS) + 64 megapixel periscope portrait/telephoto (f/2.8, autofocus, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom) + 8 megapixel ultra-wide (f/2.2, 112° FoV) rear cameras with EIS and LED flash
- 32 megapixel front camera with f/2.4 aperture lens
- WiFi/Bluetooth/NFC/Infrared/USB OTG/USB Type-C
- GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS
- Hi-res audio, stereo dual speakers, IP65 certification (water and dust resistant), face recognition, fingerprint sensor (under display)
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
- 5G/4G LTE (with VoLTE)/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging
Dimensions: 161.47 x 74.02 x 8.75 mm
Weight: 196 g
Available Colors: Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige
realme 12+ 5G Specifications:
- Android 14 OS, realme UI 5.0
- Mediatek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) octa core processor
- Mali-G68 MC2 GPU
- 6.68-inch Full HD+ OLED capacitive multitouch display with 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and punch-hole
- 8/12 GB of RAM
- 256 GB of internal storage
- 50 megapixel main (Sony LYT600, f/1.88, autofocus, OIS) + 8 megapixel ultra-wide (f/2.2, 112° FoV) + 2 megapixel macro (f/2.4) rear cameras with OIS and dual-tone LED flash
- 16 megapixel front camera with f/2.45 aperture lens
- WiFi/Bluetooth/NFC/Infrared/USB OTG/USB Type-C
- GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS
- Hi-res audio, stereo dual speakers, IP54 certification (water and dust resistant), face recognition, fingerprint sensor (under display)
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
- 5G/4G LTE (with VoLTE)/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging
Dimensions: 162.95 x 75.45 x 7.87 mm
Weight: 190 g
Available Colors: Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige
The realme 12 Pro+ 5G comes in the highest 12 GB + 512 GB storage variant, retailing at Php25,999. Meanwhile, the realme 12+ 5G is available in two storage variants: 12 GB + 256 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB priced at Php19,999 and Php17,999 respectively. The realme 12 Series 5G is available on realme’s major e-commerce platforms namely Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop from now until March 15, 2024 wherein the Squad can get huge discounts of up to Php4,000 for the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and up to Php3,000 off for the realme 12+ 5G.
Additionally, realme Care+ will be included for the first 1,000 customers to purchase the realme 12 Pro+ 5G (12 GB + 512 GB) and another 2,000 customers for both storage variants of the realme 12+ 5G – for a total of 3,000 customers, across all the e-commerce platforms mentioned above, who are entitled to a special aftercare service for their device. The first inclusion is a one-time Free Replacement for Damaged Display redeemable within 6 months after the purchase. The screen replacement covers accidental drops, collision, and extrusion. A 6-Month Extended Repair Warranty is also activated after the default warranty period expires. It covers non-human damage that naturally comes with using mobile phones and does not include repairs from falling, squeezing, and liquid penetration.
As realme’s Official Installment Partner, Home Credit is offering up to 18-month installment programs with 0% interest. Meanwhile, credit card users can opt for up to 18 months of installed payment plan with 0% interest as well. On the other hand, offline buyers can also catch amazing perks and freebies when purchasing from realme Stores and authorized dealers nationwide. From now until March 17, the Squad can take home a TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer worth Php2,799 when they buy the realme 12 Pro+ 5G while the realme 12+ 5G comes with either a TechLife High-Speed Hair Dryer or TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker worth Php2,399. These freebies are available only until stocks last.
