Realme 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $215 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Realme 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $650
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $650 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Realme 12 Pro by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $435. Realme 12 Pro was $435 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.