Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. Both devices score the same overall rating of 26/100. Key differences: the Realme 12 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Realme 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 68/100)
The Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 received the same MobileRank rating — 26/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 12 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (83/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Realme 12 Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (83/100 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?
Both devices scored 26/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Z7.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.