Realme 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 175g vs 188g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Realme 12 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Realme 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (57/100 vs 41/100).