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 — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: 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).
Realme 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better camera (44/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Realme 12 Pro scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $215 | — |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
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
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (44/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (95/100 vs 55/100).
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 8 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 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.