Realme 12 Pro+ review

Design and ergonomics

The new Realme 12 Pro+ brings rather subtle changes to the design compared to last year's model. The camera island is still circular but is more in line with Oppo Find N3's and OnePlus 12's luxury watch-like design. The camera module itself sticks out quite a bit.

The rest of the back remains rather unchanged - vegan leather that's really soft to the touch with a zipper-like strip in the middle. The leather finish helps with the grip, and the curved edges feel quite comfortable.

Speaking of the edges, they meet the side frame without forming any gaps or protrusions, and the whole device feels smooth to the touch. The level of craftsmanship is excellent.

Realme 12 Pro+

The handset comes in three color variants - Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige and Explorer Red. We have the Submarine Blue paint job in our office.

Submarine Blue • Navigator Beige • Explorer Red

The frontal design is business as usual, except for the curved display, which is also a rare find in the midrange segment. So, if you are into curved screens, the Realme 12 Pro+ is pretty much your only option for the price. Bezels are razor-thin, too.

Realme 12 Pro+

The build quality and overall feel are definitely standout features for the Realme 12 Pro+. It feels secure, lightweight and thin in the hand - it's super easy to handle despite its size. And the added IP65 certification is a nice bonus, which last year's Realme 11 Pro+ didn't have.

Our only complaint is the positioning of the fingerprint reader. It's fast and responsive, but it's placed too close to the bottom edge of the screen, and it's a bit awkward to reach with your thumb when holding the phone normally.