Realme 12 Pro+ vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $400 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro+
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme 12 Pro+ better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $970
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro+ — 48/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro+
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Pro+ and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro+ by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme 12 Pro+ was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro+ and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro+ over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.