realme officially launches the new realme 12 series in the Philippines: Meet the new realme 12+ and the realme 12 Pro+. Check out its specs, features, and price, as well as where to buy, below.
realme has placed a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional camera experiences with its 12 Series 5G lineup. The devices feature cutting-edge camera technology, including a 64MP Periscope Portrait Camera, 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor, and an 8MP 112° Wide Angle lens for the realme 12 Pro+ 5G, while the realme 12+ 5G boasts a 50MP Sony LYT600 OIS Portrait Camera, an 8MP 112° Wide Angle lens, and a 2MP Macro lens. These features are designed to empower users to effortlessly capture stunning photos.
In terms of design, the realme 12 Series 5G draws inspiration from luxury watch aesthetics, incorporating elements like Premium Vegan Leather, a Polished Sunburst Dial, and a 3D Jubilee Bracelet. The realme 12 Pro+ 5G showcases a Golden Fluted Bezel surrounding its camera, while the realme 12+ 5G features Polished PVD Edges. Both devices are available in sophisticated color options such as Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Pioneer Green, and Navigator Beige.
Targeted at young professionals seeking a balance of style and functionality, the realme 12 Series 5G is positioned as a premium mid-range smartphone.
realme 12+ specs:
- 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Display
- 120Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G
- 8GB or 12GB RAM
- 256GB internal storage, with option for microSD up to 1TB (uses SIM2 slot)
- Triple rear cameras:
50MP SONY LYT-600, 1/1.95″, f/1.88, OIS
2MP macro 1/5″, 22mm Focal Length, f/2.40
8MP Ultrawide f/2.2 aperture 36mm Focal Length, f/2.20 Aperture, FOV 112° - 16MP Selfie Camera
- 5G, Dual SIM (nano, hybrid)
- IP54 Dust and Water Resistance
- WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC
- In-display Fingerprint Scanner
- Dual Stereo Speakers
- 3D VC Cooling System
- realme UI 5 (Android 14)
- 5,000mAh Battery
67W SUPERVOOC Charge - Colors: Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige
realme 12 Pro+ specs:
- 6.7” FHD+ curved OLED display
2412×1080 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
0.55mm Double-Reinforced Glass - 2.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
- 12GB RAM
with up to 12GB VRAM - 512GB storage
- Triple rear cameras:
50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX890 main, OIS
64MP f/2.8 OmniVision OV64B periscope, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom
8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 112° FoV - 32MP f/2.4 selfie camera
- 5G, Dual SIM (nano)
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
- USB Type-C
- In-screen fingerprint sensor
- Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos
- 3D VC cooling system
- IP65 water and dust resistance
- realme UI 5.0
based on Android 14 - 5000mAh battery
67W SuperVOOC - 161.47 x 74.02 x ~8.75mm (dimensions)
- ~196 grams weight
- Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red (color options)
realme 12+ and 12 Pro+: Philippines Online Price and Availability
During the specified period of March 7th to 15th, customers are presented with unique voucher options across different platforms.
- Lazada offers vouchers that can be redeemed only once per user, ensuring fairness in usage.
- Shopee provides a range of Mega Discount Vouchers in denominations of 30%, 15%, and 10%, offering customers varying levels of discounts for their purchases. However, similar to Lazada, these vouchers can only be used once.
- TikTok also participates in this promotion, offering brand vouchers that follow the same one-time redemption policy, providing customers with exclusive savings opportunities.
| Item | SRP | Intro Price | Platform Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| realme 12 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB) | PHP 25,999 | PHP 21,999 | Lazada, Shopee, TikTok |
| realme 12+ 5G (8GB+256GB) | PHP 17,999 | PHP 14,999 | Lazada, Shopee, TikTok |
| realme 12+ 5G (12GB+256GB) | PHP 19,999 | PHP 16,599 | Shopee exclusive |
realme 12+ and 12 Pro+: Philippines In-store Availability
During the initial selling period from March 8th to 17th, customers can take advantage of special pricing and availability offline at realme concept stores and kiosks, as well as authorized dealers nationwide.
Additionally, there are convenient payment options available, including credit card payments with installment plans of up to 18 months at 0% interest. Similarly, Home Credit offers installment programs with the same terms, allowing customers to spread payments over an extended period without incurring any interest charges.
| Item | SRP | Freebie (until stocks last) |
|---|---|---|
| realme 12 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB) | PHP 25,999 | TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer (worth PHP 2,799) |
| realme 12+ 5G (8GB+256GB) | PHP 17,999 | TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker or TechLife Hair Dryer (worth up to PHP 2,399) |
| realme 12+ 5G (12GB+256GB) | PHP 19,999 | TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker or TechLife Hair Dryer (worth up to PHP 2,399) |
This story was written by Isen Credo.
