Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Lite leads — 42/100 vs 35/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo Y53t 5G is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 1396
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Realme 12 Lite scores 7 points higher (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y53t 5G leads Realme 12 Lite by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (54/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Realme 12 Lite edges out the Vivo Y53t 5G 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 Y53t 5G?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Realme 12 Lite leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Vivo Y53t 5G leads on performance (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 12 Lite (39/100 vs 10/100).