Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 42/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 8 points higher (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Realme 12 Lite by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (55/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Realme 12 Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (55/100 vs 34/100).