Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 12 Lite by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.