Chic with sharpshooter optics? Meet the realme 12 Pro+ 5G! It’s packed with high-end camera features like in-sensor zoom and a stunning Portrait mode.
realme partnered with Oscar-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda to bring three unique filters on the realme 12 Pro+ 5G. Experience cinematic tones on a smartphone.
International luxury watch designer Ollivier Savéo also made the smartphone inspiring, co-created it to bring designs to life. Experience high-end watch design while using the realme 12 Pro+ 5G.
That said, did this phone successfully merge grand optics and luxury in one? Let’s find out.
Quick Specs
The realme 12 Pro+ 5G is packed with hardware for daily needs, be it camera, gaming, social media, or casual browsing. Get everything done in style!
Here’s a rundown of the specs:
| Display Size/Type/Protection | 6.7 inches curved OLED; 0.55m double reinforced glass |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2412 (FHD+) |
| Eye Protection | 2160Hz PWM dimming, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free Certifications |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | Up to 240Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2, up to 2.4GHz clock speed |
| Graphics | Adreno 710 |
| Memory | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 67W SUPERVOOC fast-charging |
| OS | Android 14, realme UI 5.0 |
The realme 12 Pro+ 5G also supports both Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz and Bluetooth 5.2. It has two speakers with Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos certifications as well.
Camera Details
The main camera system of realme 12 Pro+ 5G consists of three lenses. Here’s a quick look at their specs:
- Sony IMX 890 (main – rear)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 2x in-sensor zoom
- 24mm focal length equivalent
- 84° FOV
- f/1.8 aperture
- 1/1.56” sensor size
- OmniVision 64B (periscope portrait – rear)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 6x in-sensor zoom
- 3x optical zoom
- 3x Portrait In-Sensor Zoom
- 71mm focal length equivalent
- 33° FOV
- f/2.8 aperture
- 1/2″ sensor size
- 8MP ultrawide (rear)
- 16mm focal length equivalent
- 112° FOV
- f/2.2 aperture
If you’re a photography enthusiast, you can add flare to your captures using special camera features, including Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, and of course, Portrait Mode.
Improving video recordings is also possible on the realme 12 Pro+ 5G with special features like Time-Lapse and Slow Motion, Starry Time-Lapse, and Cinema Mode for an artistic approach. You can record up to 4K at 30 FPS and slow motion of up to 1080p at 120 FPS.
The selfie camera is a lone 32MP Sony IMX615 with an FOV of 90° and aperture of f/2.4. It can handle video recordings of up to 1080p at 30 FPS. Special features, such as ultrawide, AI Beauty Mode, and Super Nightscape are available on the selfie cam too!
Rear Camera Shots
It’s time for the captures done by the realme 12 Pro+ 5G! The first set is the HDR and in-sensor zoom of the rear camera.
On realme 12 Pro+ 5G, no HDR mode means everything looks natural but no particular subject on the frame stands out. If you want something to stand out under bright lights, turn on the HDR to balance the colors and other details.
The in-sensor zoom on the realme 12 Pro+ 5G is impressive. Colors are not overprocessed while whites and blacks are sufficiently rendered. When you zoom in, such as the face or fingernails, you can see the details. Plus, there’s no obvious noise.
You may find a bit of blur in the background but that’s because the focus is on the subject of the frame. This is for emphasis to make it become the highlight of the photo.
realme 12 Pro+ 5G is made to turn you into a Portrait Master.
You can enable HDR on Portrait to balance bright and dark areas. In our Portrait capture below, the subject is greatly focused while the surrounding elements are blurred but not to the extent that you can’t make things out.
With HDR on, the subject’s dark areas, particularly the small shadows on the face, have been enhanced. Shadows aren’t bad at all times because no shadows, no perspectives. Remember, use sunlight or other lights around you to capture perfect HDR Portraits.
Next, you can make 3x and 6x Portrait shots on realme 12 Pro+ 5G. The 3x Portrait increases the blur to further emphasize the subject. Our sample below showed that it’s well done because even the person’s hair is captured nicely.
The 6x Portrait zooms into the subject and the background without losing quality. No noise and colors are good from the subject. This is a very useful zooming tool for amazing backgrounds at a distance. For instance, have the subject pose with a waterfall behind them.
Achieving great shots in low-light conditions is problematic. But for realme 12 Pro+ 5G, it’s easily achievable. We intentionally reduced the lights and used a partially black background.
The rear cameras did a decent job in highlighting the subject’s face, hair, hair color, eyebrows, and more, without causing noise. This is a challenging scenario and realme 12 Pro+ 5G conquered the ordeal. Thus, the smartphone is certainly an excellent camera companion for night owls.
The ultrawide camera can do great captures as well. With good lighting, this lens can get colors and details correctly. But if you’re shooting outdoors, turn on HDR to counter excess brightness and fix color issues.
Aiming at extremely distant targets? Try the 120x zoom. This is the maximum optical range of realme 12 Pro+ 5G.
Selfie Camera Shots
The front-facing camera is hiding a few tricks under its sleeves. During our HDR and non-HDR captures, we noticed that the stills have very clear details, including color and contrast.
You don’t have to use HDR at all times because the normal mode can get the job done. Just turn it on if you’re taking a selfie with a strong light source.
We also noticed that the ultrawide shot of the selfie camera doesn’t have that ugly distortion. The image is like a wider capture of a Portrait shot, which is impressive.
Cinematic Modes
Want to create short films or more? You can with realme 12 Pro+ 5G and its plethora of camera features. Among these, we highlighted the Cinematic Portrait and three Master Portrait filters.
The Cinematic Portrait is a video recording that focuses on the subject. That subject is sharper while the background is blurred.
The Master Portrait filters are designed with moods or vibes in mind. It adds that critical ingredient to instill different emotions among viewers.
- Journey: Inspired by the movie Life of Pi, this filter applies yellow tones and high contrast to mimic dream-like visuals.
- Memory: Inspired by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, this filter applies colder tones and low saturation to give a calm vibe.
- Maverick: Inspired by Top Gun: Maverick, this filter applies yellow-green tones, high noise, and high contrast for a retro-like vibe.
We tested these modes on the realme 12 Pro+ 5G, including the UltraSteady Mode at 60 FPS. Watch them in action below.
Final Thoughts
Good-looking and luxurious, that’s the primer of realme 12 Pro+ 5G. It has good hardware as an everyday driver and gaming, with a tanky battery to boot.
But the camera really stands out that lets you take the best Portrait images on a smartphone at this price range. Selfies are beyond social media quality, thanks to the impressive HDR and ultrawide functions.
If you’re looking for a new smartphone where beauty and style meet photography and value, realme 12 Pro+ 5G is the one for you.
realme 12 Pro+ 5G is available in two colors, Submarine Blue and Navigator Beige, with an SRP of ₱25,999. This comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
Check out our unboxing of the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and its full specs below.
