Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 26/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 7 points higher (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Realme 12 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Realme 12 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Realme 12 Lite by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.