Realme appears to be preparing for the global launch of its latest Realme 12 Pro series, as the phones have recently received certification. This certification, obtained from the TRDA in the UAE, follows previous listings on India’s BIS and Indonesia’s TKDN portals. With the imminent launch of the Redmi Note 13 series in India on January 4th and a global launch around the same time, Realme seems poised to enter the competition in the mid-range segment.
The Rumors About Realme 12 Pro Series
The Realme 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ have been assigned model numbers RMX3842 and RMX3840, respectively, according to unconfirmed sources and the corroborating TDRA certification. The 12 Pro+ is anticipated to feature a telephoto zoom camera, while the Realme 12 Pro is expected to have a different configuration.
These certification listings suggest a potential unveiling in the coming months, which aligns with the historical pattern, considering there was an approximately 8-month gap between the release of the Realme 10 Pro and the Realme 11 Pro series. The upcoming phones are likely to present a strong challenge to Redmi’s offerings in China, their home country.
Reports indicate that the 12 Pro series will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, utilizing a 4nm architecture. Camera technology is expected to be a highlight, with the Realme 12 Pro rumored to include a 32MP telephoto lens equipped with the Sony IMX709 sensor, offering 2X optical zoom. Meanwhile, the Realme 12 Pro+ is anticipated to feature a 64MP periscope lens with 3X optical zoom, supported by the Omnivision OV64B sensor.
Leaked renders of the Realme 12 Pro reveal a circular camera setup, reminiscent of the design aesthetic seen in the OPPO Find X6 Series from the previous year. Overall, the 12 Pro series seems poised to make a significant impact in the mid-range smartphone market.
