The Realme 12 Pro looks premium, and its specifications seem good, but how well does it perform in real-world use, especially during gaming?
I used this phone for a couple of days, and here is how it performed after intense use while playing heavy games and doing heavy tasks.
Realme 12 Pro Overview:
Recently Realme announced the launch of the “Realme 12 Pro” in India on January 29th. The Realme 12 Pro 5G comes with top-level specifications under the Rs 33,999 range in India, and it is under Rs 25,000 after applying all offers.
How well does its hardware perform for gaming and performance requirements?
Speaker Quality
The Realme 12 Pro has stereo speakers, enhancing the mobile gaming experience even without earphones or earbuds.
5G VoNR5G VoNR Support
- The 5G VoNR feature plays a major role in our performance review of the Realme 12 Pro, maintaining call quality.
- Without VoNR, making calls on a 5G network forces the device to switch to 4G, potentially causing gameplay interruptions.
- During our game test, the strong network coverage and VoNR capabilities of the Realme 12 Pro significantly boosted gaming performance by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
Realme 12 Pro: Display Performance
| Specs | Realme 12 Pro 5g |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| PPI | 394 ppi |
| Protection | Asahi Glass protection |
| Peak Brightness | 950 nits (Peak) 800 nits (HBM) |
The Realme 12 Pro has a 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support for smooth visuals and an 800 nits HBM for better visibility outdoors.
But To unlock peak gaming performance with high frame rates and graphics quality, a more powerful GPU might be necessary.
Graphic GPU
- We need good graphics hardware, and the Realme 12 Pro is equipped with the Adreno 710 GPU, which is decent for average gaming.
- Its 240Hz touch sampling rate is another highlight for gamers.
- Increasing touch sampling rate will increase response time during gaming and 240Hz is average.
Peak Brightness and HBM
- The Realme 12 Pro has 950 nits peak brightness and 800 nits HBM, providing better visibility at outdoors but it should be more.
- We can play games and do other activities outdoor or bright place, enhancing gaming performance.
Weight and Handling
- The weight of the Realme 12 Pro is 190g, which is under 200g.
- We, Gamers generally prefer smartphones that weigh less than 200g, as heavy phones are not ideal for gaming.
- As this is on the lighter side, playing games is easier. When I played for one hour, I didn’t feel any pain in my hand.
In terms of weight, I can say it enhances your gaming performance.
Realme 12 Pro Processor Performance
| Specifications | Realme 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1(4 nm) |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 |
| Antutu Scores | 594,028 |
| CPU Throttling | No throttled ( 95℅ Sometimes) |
| Read Score | 20,119 |
| Write score | 19,010 |
- The Realme 12 Pro’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 delivers an average performance, with an AnTuTu score of 594,028. This processor also available at a price range of 13k to 20k.
- But they all have throttle near 85℅ and this phone has no throttling issue.
- For BGMI smooth gaming, we need at least a score above 700,000, and it scores almost this much.
- It runs popular games like BGMI, but expect occasional frame drops at high graphics (60fps).
Overall, it’s a solid mid-range processor for casual games, offering a good balance of performance and battery savings (due to the 4nm processor) without major slowdowns or performance problems.
RAM and Storage Capabilities:
LPDDR4X RAM Performance Review
- The Realme 12 Pro has LPDDR4X RAM.
- This type of RAM consumes less energy and has more power-saving capabilities, offering smooth multitasking and app switching.
- Heavy games like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, or Genshin Impact open faster and with minimum power consumption.
UFS 2.2 Storage Review
- The Realme 12 Pro has UFS 2.2 Storage, which is disappointing as other brands offer UFS 2.3 at this price.
- File transfer, copy-paste, downloading, and taking files from other devices through nearby share works at an average speed on the Realme 12 Pro. The 5G downloading speed also does not perform up to the mark.
AnTuTu and Geekbench Scores Scores for Realme 12 Pro Gaming Performance
- Antutu score: 594,028
- Geekbench Single core score: 933
- Geekbench Multi core score: 2,734
- No throttling issues: 95%
These Geekbench and Antutu scores are decent for a mobile phone under this price. Its real-world performance is impressive.
You can smoothly play Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and PUBG Mobile. For demanding games like COD.
Realme 12 Pro – BGMI Settings and Performance
| BGMI Graphics | Realme 12 Pro 5g Frame Rate |
|---|---|
| Smooth | Extreme |
| Balanced | Extreme |
| HD | Extreme |
| HDR | Extreme |
| Ultra HDR | NA |
| Extreme HDR | NA |
BGMI Graphic Settings
- Searching for the best graphics settings for BGMI on the Realme 12 Pro? Our table provides a detailed breakdown to ensure smooth gameplay.
- The phone’s gyroscope also functions on time, further enhancing your BGMI experience.
- But 240Hz touch sampling rate not delivers a fantastic response time, especially for in-game fighting.
Gameplay
- My Realme 12 Pro delivered impressive performance during a one-hour BGMI session with smooth + extreme settings.
- I experienced minimal lag and heating issues.
- The phone maintained 58-59 FPS during TDM matches and 55-60 FPS throughout gameplay on various maps like Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik.
- I have seem frame drops to 35 FPS during hot drops and jumping, but the phone quickly recovered to its smooth performance.
- Additionally, the battery drain was 20% after an hour of play, and the phone remained cool even with the highest settings.
Overall, this real-world BGMI test demonstrates the Realme 12 Pro’s capabilities for smooth, lag-free gaming.
Realme 13 Pro: Battery Life and Charging
- The battery plays a major role for every gamer. It comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging.
- It charges from 0% to 100% in 45 minutes, which is good.
- You can play games non-stop for 4 hours and do any heavy tasks.
- For normal day-to-day life with social apps, it can last one day easily.
So, in the battery department, it performs well and gives you long gameplay.
Pros and Cons of Realme 12 Pro
Positives (Pros) :
- Smooth Gameplay:The phone delivers smooth gameplay for popular titles like BGMI and PUBG Mobile, thanks to the 120Hz display and 480Hz touch sampling rate.
- Fast Charging: The 67W fast charging support allows you to quickly charge your phone from 0% to 100% in 45 minutes.
- Balanced Performance: The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor offers a good balance of performance and battery efficiency for everyday use.
- Camera: Realme 12 Pro has best Camera. It gives fantastic photos quality also it comes with telephoto lens which gives you DSLR like photos.
- No throttling: It has no throttling issue.
Negatives:
- Occasional Frame Drops: The phone might experience occasional frame drops with graphically demanding games at high settings.
- Heating Issues: Extended gaming sessions can lead to heating issues I have seen 42°C.
- Limited Graphics Performance: The lack of a more powerful GPU and processor limits the phone’s gaming performance.
Conclusion
The Realme 12 Pro is a solid mid-range option for casual gamers who prioritize a camera and balance between performance, battery life, and affordability.
However, if you’re a hardcore gamer who needs top graphics and frame rates, you might want to consider phones with more powerful hardware.
