Realme 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 12 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 4G
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Realme 12 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 187g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 4G and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Realme 12 4G by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (51/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 4G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Realme 12 4G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 34/100).