Review Realme 12 Pro+: Visual treat

Over the years, successive iterations of mid-range smartphones have primarily prioritized enhancing power and functionality.

While there have been some attempts at design innovation, progress has plateaued, resulting in a market where the majority of devices bear a striking resemblance to one another. However, there are exceptions, such as Realme, which has introduced a touch of premium flair by incorporating a vegan leather back, adding an aesthetically pleasing element to the design on last year’s Realme 11Pro.

This year too, Realme has elegantly elected to persist with the luxurious vegan leather finish on the rear of the 12 Pro+, maintaining continuity in the design ethos.

In my review unit, the combination of blue vegan leather with subtle golden trims at the rear and around the camera lens blended beautifully with the golden frame, elevating the device’s overall appearance. The rear curved towards the sides blended seamlessly with the side panels that houses power and volume control on the right. The front is dominated with a 6.7-inch AMOLED curved screen. Overall, the sleek profile at 8.8mm thickness makes it comfortable to hold and even operate using just one hand.

The in-display fingerprint scanner is toward the bottom and easy and quick to unlock the phone. Overall, on the design front, it emerged as a head turner. Also, the vegan leather didn’t attract any smudges or finger impressions. And in case of any spots, it was easy to clean too.

The 6.7-inch curved display with FHD+ resolution not only looks vibrant but also boasts great viewing angles, elevating your visual experience to new heights. Its support for a 120 Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and seamless transitions. Despite its peak brightness of 950 Nits, it remains visible even in direct sunlight.