Review of Realme 12 Pro Plus: Hardware and Design
In regard to design, the organisation made a substantial advancement with both the Realme 11 Pro and the 12 Pro Plus. The device’s exquisite, soft-touch leather rear is offered in Navigator Beige, Explorer Red, and Submarine Blue, all of which are inspired by Rolex. Furthermore, in accordance with the Rolex motif, the smartphone features a camera configuration resembling a circular watch, encircled by concentric lines that produce reflective patterns when illuminated.
The camera housing may give the impression that the phone has four camera modules, but it actually only has three, plus a flash and a fourth opening for symmetry purposes. While the camera island’s dimensions provide an additional support point, it also has the tendency to attract cards and keys when removed from a pocket.
The underside of the vegan leather item
The device’s sides are constructed from plastic, which initially appears to be a high-quality material but can be a bit unconventional. Matte colours are commonly chosen by companies such as Xiaomi to safeguard the device from blemishes and enhance its premium appearance on plastic frames. Realme, conversely, has taken the opposite approach by imparting a certain degree of sheen to the sides, thereby diminishing the phone’s aesthetic appeal. Nonetheless, appearance is a matter of opinion, and you may prefer the sides.
Is the Vegan Leather resilient?
It goes without saying that vegan leather is more delicate and gentler than glass. During our two-week testing period, no discoloration or flaking of the back was observed. Nevertheless, the presence of this concern on the prior iteration of the Realme 11 Pro Plus gives rise to controversy regarding the durability of the new phone. Consequently, if you intend to purchase the device, be ready to safeguard it with a case or cover.
Review of Realme 12 Pro Plus: Display
While the majority of current flagships are abandoning curved displays, certain companies, such as Realme, have invested heavily in the technology. A curved 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display and a center-punch-hole facial camera are featured on the 12 Pro Plus. Despite the fact that the display captures numerous reflections, the company has effectively dealt with inadvertent contacts.
Regarding quality, the display delivers exceptional viewing angles and vibrant colours, facilitating an exceptional indoor content viewing experience. However, the maximum luminance of the display is somewhat inadequate, as the phone appears faint when held in direct sunlight.
The primary camera of the Realme 12 Pro Plus 2 captured this image.
The optical fingerprint scanner, located on the front of the phone, performed comparably to other devices and successfully unlocked the device with slightly damp fingertips, according to our testing. Regarding durability, the phone did sustain minor dents from normal usage over the course of our two-week testing period, but nothing extraordinary.
Inconsistent refresh rates are observed.
The display of the 12 Pro Plus features an adaptive refresh rate, as do the vast majority of contemporary smartphones. To put things into perspective, the adaptive refresh rate is critical because constant use of the phone’s maximal refresh rate drains the battery considerably. As a result, the displays of numerous mobile devices adapt to the content. For instance, when a 30fps video is being played, the display of your phone will refresh at 30Hz; this continues.
The implementation of this technology on the 12 Pro Plus, in contrast to premier models, is inconsistent. Despite 120Hz UI refreshes, numerous applications and games never attain their utmost potential. However, the majority of applications are restricted to 90Hz, and YouTube never exceeds 60Hz. This inconsistency causes the user interface to feel lethargic and may deter potential buyers unless Realme issues a software update to rectify the situation.
Review of the Realme 12 Pro Plus: Battery Life and Performance
The Realme 12 Pro Plus is powered by an Adreno 710 GPU in conjunction with a midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. In addition, 256GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM are included with the phone. This appears to be more of a novelty than the additional 12GB of dynamic RAM that Realme guarantees, given that system storage is invariably slower than RAM and its use can cause harm to the storage.
During our evaluations, the phone performed admirably in routine tasks such as browsing social media and viewing 4K content. Additionally, the gaming performance was a delightful surprise. A new vapour chamber cooling system assisted in maintaining the phone’s temperature throughout extended COD Mobile and BGMI gaming sessions. Furthermore, it is critical to mention that we conducted our tests on COD mobile and BGMI at their maximum settings.
Image configuration for COD mobile gameplay on Realme 12 Pro plus
Comparing synthetic performance metrics, the Realme 12 Pro Plus achieved 970 in the single-core test on Geekbench and 2854 in the multi-core test, placing it in line with other midrange smartphones that utilise the identical chipset. Furthermore, the phone maintained its functionality during a 30-minute, 30-thread throttle test, during which it became slightly heated to the contact but did not overheat.
The battery life is remarkably lengthy.
Throughout the course of evaluating the phone, its 5,000mAh battery exhibited dependable performance, sustaining it for an entire day encompassing activities such as gaming and capturing camera samples. Furthermore, a 67W Type-A to Type-C adapter is included in the packaging of the phone, enabling it to be completely recharged within a mere 48 minutes.
Review of the Realme 12 Pro Plus Cameras
During the unveiling event, Realme made some audacious claims, and we are pleased to confirm that the Realme 12 Pro’s cameras are satisfactory in some circumstances but remarkable under others. In context, the Realme 12 Pro Plus is equipped with an 8MP 112-degree UltraWide camera, a 64MP 71mm telescopic lens, and a 50MP Sony IMX890 OIS primary camera sensor.
Having discussed the specifications thus far, we shall now delve into the main camera’s performance. During our evaluation, daytime photographs captured with the Realme 12 Pro Plus displayed an abundance of dynamic range, precision, and vivid colours. However, the phone exhibits limitations in nocturnal photography. Although the visuals are satisfactory, the darkened regions acquire a purple hue and noise becomes evident.