Along with Realme C15, realme also launches Realme C12, an entry-level smartphone that was first introduced in Indonesia a few days ago. The specifications of C12 are almost the same as C15 except for cameras and fast charging. It comes with the same 6.5-inch display (same as C15) and fuelled by the same MediaTek Helio G35 processor with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 10W fast charging instead of 15W on the realme C15.
In the camera part, the realme C12 has a triple camera setup that comprises a 13MP primary camera, 2MP B&W sensor, and 2MP macro lens. On the front, the device gets downgraded with a 5MP camera housed inside the v-notch. Just like realme C15, the realme C12 is also equipped with a fingerprint reader on the rear side of the device.
Realme C12 Features
- 88.7% screen-to-body ratio
- Geometric gradient design
- Dedicated microSD slot
- 6,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging
- 57 Day standby time (as per the lab test)
- Reverse charging – Use as a power bank
- Super power-saving mode
- Triple camera with 4cm macro camera
- Full HD video recording
- realme UI based on Android 10
- Super Nightscape, Chroma boost
- Portrait mode, AI selfie camera
The Realme C12 is offered in two colors – Power Blue & Power Silver and priced at ₹8,999. It will be available to buy via Flipkart and realme.com starting from 24th August 2020. It will also be made available via offline retail stores across India starting 31st August 2020.
realme C15 vs realme C12
There are there three key differences between realme C15 and C12. The Realme C15 has a Quad rear camera (13MP+8MP+2MP+2MP), an 8MP front camera, and supports 18W fast charging wherein the realme C12 has a triple rear camera (13MP+2MP+2MP), 5MP front camera and supports 10W fast charging.
Realme C12 Specifications
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Brand | realme |
| Model Number | C12 |
| Operation System | Android 10 |
| Custom UI | realme UI |
| Colors | Marine Blue Coral Red |
| In the Box | Handset 10W Power Adapter USB Cable SIM Ejector Screen Protector Manuals |
| DISPLAY | |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.5-inch |
| Display Type | LCD HD+ |
| Screen Resolution | 1600 x 720 |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Notch Type | V-Notch |
| Pixel Density | – |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 88.7% |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| PROCESSOR | |
|---|---|
| Processor Make | MediaTek |
| Processor Type | Helio G35 |
| Graphics (GPU) | GE8320 |
| No. of Cores | Octa-core |
| Architecture | 64 bit, 12nm |
| SECURITY | |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Reader Type | Optical |
| Sensor Position | Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| MEMORY | |
|---|---|
| RAM Size | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | 32GB |
| MicroSD Support | Up to 256 GB |
| Slot Type | Dedicated Slot |
| FRONT CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| Megapixels | 5MP, f/2.0 |
| REAR CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| No. of Camera | Three |
| Camera 1 (Primary) | 13MP f/2.2 4X Digital Zoom PDAF, 119˚ |
| Camera 2 (B&W) | 2MP, f/2.4 |
| Camera 3 (Macro) | 2MP, f/2.4 |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Recording | 10080p @ 30fps |
| BATTERY | |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 10W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
| Removable | No |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
|---|---|
| Wifi | 802.11 b/g/n |
| WiFi Bands | 2.4GHz |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| USB Port | Micro USB |
| Audio Port | 3.5mm Jack |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| GPS | GPS GLONASS Beidou |
| NFC | No |
| No. of SIMs | Dual |
| SIM Type | Nano + Nano |
| OTHERS | |
|---|---|
| FM Radio | – |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Sensors | Light Proximity Acceleration sensor Magnetic Induction |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 164.5 mm |
| Width | 75.9 mm |
| Thickness | 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 209g |