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Realme’s newest Realme 12X 5G serves as the corporate’s response to Xiaomi’s acclaimed Redmi 12 5G (evaluation) from final yr and Redmi 13C 5G (evaluation) from early this yr. Whereas it shares similarities to the comparatively costlier Realme 12 5G, the Realme 12X 5G incorporates a 50MP major digicam as a substitute of a 108MP shooter. In any other case, each telephones underneath the Realme 12 5G collection embody the identical MediaTek Dimensity chipset and show.
In that case, must you stick with the extra inexpensive Realme 12X 5G? Or whether or not it is smart to pay an additional Rs 2,000 for a comparatively extra superior digicam system on the Realme 12 5G? Or must you take into account one thing else altogether? Let’s discover out.
Verdict
The Realme 12X 5G is a superb selection for on a regular basis customers. With the Dimensity 6100+ SoC onboard, the telephone provides ample juice to run standard social media apps and reasonable video games. Even BGMI is playable on HD graphics. Furthermore, options reminiscent of 5G assist and 45W charging make it extremely engaging. Nonetheless, some areas that want enchancment embody cameras and the software program expertise. Realme may take into account including an AMOLED show in subsequent fashions to realize an edge over rivals.
Design and show
In case you place Realme 12X 5G and Realme 12 5G facet by facet, the variations between the 2 are nearly indistinguishable. The design itself has drawn inspiration from the extra premium Realme 12 Professional+, a selection I don’t thoughts because it ensures an incredible diploma of consistency throughout the lineup, regardless of the worth distinction. There’s no leather-based end on the Realme 12X 5G, nevertheless it will get the identical watch-like spherical digicam module and zip sample operating on the centre. Total, it seems excellent for the worth (Rs 11,999 for the bottom variant).
The rounded module on the again accommodates two sensors and a separate cutout for the LED flash. The fourth cutout is empty however helps keep design symmetry.
A lot of the construct is plastic, however the end feels premium and durable. I’m utilizing the purple variant for this evaluation, whereas Realme provides a Woodland Inexperienced possibility as effectively. Personally, I favor the previous because it offers a refreshing aesthetic, totally different from the flashy color palettes generally present in telephones inside this vary. The digicam module adopts a black end, which enhances the first shade fantastically.
In any other case, ports and buttons on the Realme 12X 5G are customary. The edges embody energy and quantity buttons, and the underside homes the Kind-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and audio system. The highest has the SIM (hybrid) tray alongside one other set of audio system. The facility button additionally doubles as a fingerprint scanner, which is pretty responsive. The scanner struggles to work in case your fingers are sweaty or soiled.
Realme deserves credit score for conserving the Realme 12X 5G’s weight underneath 180 grams regardless of utilizing a 5,000mAh battery. Total, the design is considerate and justifies the worth.
Shifting to the entrance, the Realme 12X 5G additionally incorporates a tall 6.72-inch show Full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,400 pixels) LCD show with 120Hz refresh, much like the Realme 12 5G. The show features a hole-punch cutout as a substitute of the antiquated waterdrop notch. The cutout is unusually massive, more likely to set off air gestures through the entrance digicam. I’ll converse extra about that within the efficiency part.
Total, the viewing expertise is first rate in the event you’re indoors. Below harsh daylight, the visibility might take successful. For the reason that Realme 12X 5G utilises an LCD panel, distinction and deep blacks aren’t as distinguished as what AMOLED panels provide, though colors look principally first rate in the event you’re indoors. Contemplating the worth, this show high quality is ample for studying and watching brief movies on YouTube or Instagram.
Cameras
Whereas there’s a giant give attention to efficiency, battery, and design, the digicam division takes successful.
As talked about, the Realme 12X 5G incorporates a 50MP major digicam accompanied by a 2MP sensor. It additionally means the smartphone lacks an ultra-wide digicam, much like the Realme 12 5G. The latter incorporates a 108MP major digicam.
Total, Realme 12X 5G’s digicam efficiency is common at greatest. Photographs with a major digicam in daylight are sharp, although colors are sometimes inconsistent. In some instances, photos characteristic a distinguished yellow tint, whilst you might often discover a heat tone as effectively. The color subject is fixable by adjusting the temperature through the native modifying device, however getting the proper sharpness will get tough. Both approach, modifying all photos goes to be a tedious job.
The portrait mode depends on the first digicam and 2MP depth sensor, although outcomes stay common at greatest, once more. Often, the digicam requires a steady grip for a pointy output. Even in the event you handle to maintain the smartphone steady, the bokeh impact isn’t negligent. In all equity, it’s a standard limitation with smartphones on this vary.
For movies, the Realme 12X 5G helps 1080p recording at 30fps. The standard of the video once more will depend on the steadiness of the smartphone. The colors are once more not the perfect and particulars will be barely washed out. Realme may’ve additionally thought of including recording at 60fps to realize an edge over rivals.
Even in low-light situations, output stays roughly the identical, although noise in photos now turns into distinguished. Even enabling night time mode doesn’t assist with the specified outcome.
The 8MP selfie digicam captures images with an identical high quality to that of the first digicam. Nonetheless, pores and skin tone detection will be inconsistent, often leading to a brightened complexion. Whereas some customers might respect a lighter pores and skin tone, I personally favor an correct or almost correct illustration.
Alternatively, variations in photos towards Realme 12 5G are fairly evident. Its 108MP digicam sensor manages to seize extra gentle, resulting in extra playful colors. In that case, spending these further Rs 2,000 on the Realme 12 5G does provide some respite within the digicam efficiency.
Efficiency and software program
All of the Realme 12X 5G fashions now provide 128GB storage, which is the proper approach ahead. The bottom 4GB RAM possibility begins at Rs 11,999, whereas the 8GB mannequin is accessible at Rs 14,999. The variant I’m reviewing provides 6GB RAM and is priced at Rs 13,499. The Realme 12 5G utilises LPDDR4X RAM sort, whereas the extra inexpensive Realme 12X 5G will get LPDDR4 RAM. Each Realme 12 5G and 12X draw energy from MediaTek’s Dimensity 6100+ SoC.
In our benchmark, the Realme 12X 5G carried out decently towards rivals immediately, together with Redmi 13C 5G. It achieved increased scores within the AnTuTu and Geekbench assessments. Surprisingly, the Realme 12X 5G achieved marginally increased scores than the Realme 12 5G in AnTuTu and Geekbench’s multi-core assessments.
Relating to actual life, the efficiency is generally clean, although chances are you’ll often discover stutters whereas switching apps. The scrolling expertise can also be first rate by enabling 120Hz refresh charges. For gaming, BGMI helps HD graphics at 60fps, whereas COD (Name of Obligation) will get medium GFX assist. In my take a look at, the titles ran with negligible lag, however I didn’t face abrupt overheating or battery drain points.
Realme deserves credit score for providing Android 14 proper out of the field, even at this worth level. The Realme 12X 5G can also be anticipated to obtain two years of main Android OS updates, which is an effective contemplating the phase. Total, I just like the animations and a few options that Realme UI provides, together with restricted entry to images for social media apps. Nonetheless, some Realme UI options, together with File Dock and Good Picture Matting, had been lacking, more likely to not overburden the system.
What stunned me essentially the most was the addition of the AirGesture characteristic on this worth vary. The characteristic requires selfie cam entry (thus a bigger entrance digicam cutout) and a few AI backing to let customers management the smartphone with easy hand gestures. Nonetheless, the characteristic didn’t work easily throughout my evaluation.
The corporate should additionally give attention to lowering the pre-installed apps for a cleaner software program expertise.
Battery
At the least, you possibly can depend on wonderful battery efficiency with the Realme 12X 5G. Geared up with a 5,000mAh battery, the telephone offers all-day backup on a single full cost. In PC Mark’s battery take a look at (with flight mode enabled and 50 % brightness), the telephone lasted for over 17 hours – a extremely respectable efficiency.
Furthermore, with the included 45W SuperVOOC charger, the telephone reaches a full cost in roughly 50 minutes. The smartphone additionally provides an iPhone 15 Professional-inspired Dynamic Island animation whereas charging, which provides a refreshing contact to the general UI.
Ultimate verdict
At this worth level, the Realme 12X 5G has a number of nice options to attraction to on a regular basis customers. Whereas digicam efficiency isn’t its biggest power, the telephone is an honest selection for social media shopping or watching movies. Even in the event you’re a reader, the tall show received’t disappoint. Extra importantly, its minimalistic design makes an excellent for customers throughout varied age teams.
To not overlook, there’s 5G assist as effectively.
If a dependable digicam system is your precedence, spending additional for the Realme 12 5G can be wiser. In case your funds is proscribed, the Redmi 13C 5G might provide some respite however don’t have excessive hopes.
In any other case, if cameras aren’t your largest precedence, the Realme 12X 5G for on a regular basis customers is a strong selection.
Editor’s ranking: 7.5 / 10
Causes to purchase:
- The Realme 12X 5G incorporates a light-weight and classy design. It has stereo audio system as effectively.
- The telephones provide respectable battery backup. The 45W charging assist can also be a bonus.
- The telephone runs on Android 14-based Realme UI. It’s promised to get two years of OS updates.
Causes to not purchase:
- Realme 12X 5G consists of a great deal of pre-installed apps, making the UI cluttered.
- The cameras are common. The telephone struggles in low-light situations.
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