Realme 12 4G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 12 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 4G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 12 4G better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 4G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 12 4G by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 4G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.