Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 12 Lite (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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 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 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 12 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 Lite leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.