New Realme phone launch teased in India, Realme 12+ 5G expected

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Realme 12+ 5G India launch date is yet to be revealed.
A new microsite has come up on the Realme India page.
Realme 12+ 5G is set to launch in Malaysia on February 29th.

Realme 12 Pro series launched in India last month and included the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+. However, that won’t be the last in the series as we came across rumours and online listings regarding the Realme 12+ 5G, which is set to launch in Malaysia later this month. Now, Realme India has officially teased the arrival of a new phone and the tagline reads, “One More Plus. The ultimate value mid-ranger.” The handset in question could be the Realme 12+.

Realme 12+ 5G India launch teased

Without revealing much about the design and the hardware, Realme India has teased the arrival of a new phone.
There is a dedicated micrositeon the Realme website and the teaser images show a green colour hue.

The website shows a Realme 12 Pro-like leather finish, with a vertical strap in the middle
The handset in question could be the Realme 12+ 5G as the teaser image stresses the number ’12’ and says “One More Plus”.
The company is also saying the phone will feature ’12 upgrades unseen in the smartphone industry history.’
This teaser and official listing on the website comes after the brand confirmed the Realme 12+ and Realme 12 Pro+ 5G will launch in Malaysia on February 29th

Realme 12+ 5G specifications (expected)

The teaser images shared by Realme Malaysia confirm a circular camera module on the back, flat edges and a new green colour image.

Display:Realme 12+ is tipped to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1800 × 2400 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor:The smartphone could be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor.
RAM and storage:Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage.
OS: The phone is likely to boot Android 14-based Realme UI custom skin out of the box.
Cameras:50MP Sony LYT-600 shooter with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. There could be a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
Battery:Realme 12+ is tipped to come with a 5,000mAh battery and 67W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

Realme 12+ 5G appears on TENAA

Realme 12+ 5G has been spottedon the TENAA certification website with the model number RMX3866.
The listing suggests the phone will sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 2400 X 1080 pixels resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter.

The handset will be powered by an octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2.66GHz but the chipset details are not revealed.
The listing shows the phone would pack 6GB/8GB/12GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/1TB storage options.
The Realme 12+ 5G is expected to measure 162.95 x 75.45 x 7.87 mm and weigh 190 grams.
The handset will have a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens, as per the listing. There could be a 16MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
The Realme 12+ 5G could ship with a 4880mAh rated battery, which could be marketed as a 5000mAh cell.

The TENAA certification also includes images of the phone, which shows the phone would pack a circular module on the back to house triple camera sensors. The Realme 12+ 5G will have a leather back panel similar to the Pro models and there will be a metallic-vertical strap in the middle.
There could be a selfie shooter on the front placed in the punch-hole cutout. The volume rocker and power buttons might be on the right spine. The design is similar to the one spotted on the MIIT certification.
Realme 12+ 5G is tipped in the works, thanks to its multiple appearances online. The handset could be placed as a mid-tier model in the series, probably right below the Realme 12 Pro series. Now, while we wait to hear more from the company, the Realme 12+ has received China’s MIIT certification with the model number RMX3866. The global version has an RMX3867 model number. The MIIT certification reveals the design of the phone.