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Realme

Realme 12 Lite

5.5 NeoScore #2289 of 6247

Launched April 2024

Overview

NeoScore

5.5

#2289 of 6247

Design & display
6.3
Performance & hardware
4.9
Camera
4.6
Connectivity
5.6
Battery & charging
6.4

Strengths

  • Its 108 MP camera resolution is among the highest of phones of its time.
  • At 7.6 mm thick, it is thinner than almost all phones of its time.
  • At 185 g, it is lighter than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • The 90 Hz display refresh rate is lower than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and AnTuTu result are below those of most phones of its time.
  • Its connectivity is worse than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.72″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
Design
185 g75.4 mm164.6 mm7.6 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
338,900Better than 27% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh33 W
Cameras
108 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2.1
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 14

Editorial report

Realme 12 Lite technical sheet

The Realme 12 Lite suits buyers looking for a large display and a high-resolution camera; its trade-off is a 90 Hz refresh rate, lower than that of most phones of its time. The 6.72-inch IPS LCD has a 1080 × 2400 px resolution and peaks at 950 nits. The rear main camera’s 108 MP resolution is among the highest of phones of its time, though the camera has no optical image stabilization.

At 7.6 mm thick, the phone is thinner than almost all phones of its time, and at 185 g it is lighter than most. This version has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, both below the amounts found in most phones of its time; its AnTuTu result is also below most. Overall performance is typical of phones launched around the same time. Android 14, NFC, a 3.5 mm audio jack and dual Nano-SIM support cover useful everyday features, although its connectivity overall is worse than that of most phones of its time.

The 5000 mAh battery supports 33 W charging; both figures are typical for its time. The phone also has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and expandable storage. Its overall NeoScore is 5.5. The Realme 12 Lite is therefore a better fit for buyers who prioritize camera resolution, a slim body and a large display than for those seeking a high refresh rate or more memory in this configuration.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

5.49 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

6 GB / 128 GB / International

Design & display

6.3

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 392 ppi
8.2
Peak Display Brightness 950 nits
7.6
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant
2.5
Weight 185 g
7.5
Resistance Features IP54
2.5
Usable Surface 87.8 %
8.8
Body Thickness 7.6 mm
8.8

Performance & hardware

4.9

AnTuTu Score 338,900
1.5
RAM Capacity 8 GB
5.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.8 GHz
7.3
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

4.6

Sensor Size 1/1.67″
6.4
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 108 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus
0.0

Connectivity

5.6

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

6.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 33 W
5.8
Battery Features Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
4.3

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Design & display
6.26
Performance & hardware
4.88
Camera
4.6
Connectivity
5.6
Battery & charging
6.35
NeoScore rank
#2289 / 6247

Realme

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
338,900
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
473
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,510
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Green, Black
Body Thickness
7.6 mm
Body Width
75.4 mm
Body Height
164.6 mm
Weight
185 g
Usable Surface
87.8 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP54
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
33 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
950 nits
Display Diagonal
6.72″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
392 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
4,500,000 :1
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14
OS Update Support
2 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
390 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID

12 Lite

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

108 MP rear main camera

Sensor Model
Samsung HM6
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.67″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
9 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung HM6
Resolution
108 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/1.67″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
9 :1
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus
2

2 MP rear macro camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

8 MP front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.1
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.1
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Variant details

Memory
6 GB
Markets
International
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
International

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