Realme C12

Name: Realme C12
Brand: Realme

The Realme C12 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, backed by a large 6,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2020).

2020 · Lower-mid-range · Android 10

Overall

Performance

Display

C+

Battery

Camera

C+

Charging

Software

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.5" · 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.39 in)

ChipsetMediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)

RAM3GB | 4GB

Storage32GB | 64GB

Main Camera13 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Exceptional 6,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use

✓6.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2020, August 14. Released 2020, August 14

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0

RAM

3GB | 4GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

32GB | 64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.5"

Resolution

720×1560

Sharpness

264 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Multi-Camera Setup

13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF 2 MP B/W, f/2.4 2 MP, f/2.4

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

5 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Features

HDR, panorama

🔋 Battery

Capacity

6,000 mAh

Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day

Type

6000 mAh

Charging

10W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

209g

On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket

Dimensions

164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.39 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Marine Blue, Coral Red, Silver, Power Blue, Power Silver

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

NFC

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Realme C12 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

No, the Realme C12 does not have NFC.

No, the Realme C12 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).

Yes, the Realme C12 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Realme C12 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Realme C12 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Realme C12 ships with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0.

The Realme C12 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.

The Realme C12 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

The Realme C12 has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX.

Realme C12

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