Realme 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 737,054); the Realme 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 930
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 12 Pro scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme 12 Pro by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (49/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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).