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 Realme 12 4G leads — 31/100 vs 26/100 (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 Realme 12 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Realme 12 4G
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 187g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Realme 12 4G scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (83/100 vs 66/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 12 4G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.