Realme 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 737,054); the Realme 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Realme 12 Pro scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Realme 12 Pro by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (49/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Realme 12 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 12 Pro (49/100 vs 32/100).