Realme 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 12 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 4G leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Realme 12 4G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Lighter: 187g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 12 4G scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
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 Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 4G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.