Realme 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP.
Realme 12
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Realme 12 scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 leads (96/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $200 | — |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
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 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.