HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Realme 12 Pro+
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; launch prices were $180 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads — 60/100 vs 48/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 528,398); the Realme 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Realme 12 Pro+
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $400
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Realme 12 Pro+, the Realme 12 Pro+ scores 12 points higher (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (67/100 vs 39/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Realme 12 Pro+ — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Realme 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $400 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro+
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 Pro+ leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 33.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (67/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Realme 12 Pro+ is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Realme 12 Pro+?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme 12 Pro+ — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Realme 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (67/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Realme 12 Pro+ leads on performance (53/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Realme 12 Pro+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 39/100).