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realme 12x 5G

Released Apr 10, 2024Phone

The realme 12x 5G is the India model (RMX3998) with a 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD, a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset and a 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It keeps a 3.5mm jack, stereo speakers and IP54 splash resistance, but has no NFC or OIS and records video at 1080p. It is a different phone from the China/global realme 12x (RMX3997).

Pros

  • 6.72-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display with 950-nit peak brightness
  • 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging
  • Keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack and has a dedicated microSD slot
  • Stereo speakers with 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio support
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance

Cons

  • No NFC, which limits contactless payments
  • The 50MP main camera has no OIS and the only other rear sensor is a 2MP black-and-white camera
  • Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps
  • Wi-Fi 5 and a USB 2.0 Type-C port only
41.6Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance28.9
Display46.6
Camera29
Battery52.5
Features73.3

Full specifications

Everything we track for the realme 12x 5G

Display

Screen size
6.72 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080x2400
Pixel density
392 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
950 nits
Screen-to-body
86.5 %

Performance

RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128GB

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
45 W
Wireless charging
0 W

Design

Weight
188 g
Thickness
7.7 mm
IP rating
IP54

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.3
NFC
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 14 (realme UI 5.0)

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the realme 12x 5G good in 2026?

The realme 12x 5G earns an Inno Score of 41.6/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The realme 12x 5G is the India model (RMX3998) with a 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD, a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset and a 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It keeps a 3.5mm jack, stereo speakers and IP54 splash resistance, but has no NFC or OIS and records video at 1080p. It is a different phone from the China/global realme 12x (RMX3997).

What are the key specs of the realme 12x 5G?

Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ · Screen size: 6.72 ″ · Capacity: 5,000 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the realme 12x 5G?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G, vivo Y31t 5G, Motorola Moto G56 5G — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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