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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3012 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Realme 12 by 37.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Realme 12 by just 3 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 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (55/100 vs 41/100).