Realme 12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $215 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 55/100 (a 35-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 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $970
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- 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 35 points higher (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 68/100, 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 52/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100). 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 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 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 | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | 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 | $215 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- 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 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $755. Realme 12 Pro was $755 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).
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 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, 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 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
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.