Realme 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1900
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 12 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme 12 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 12 (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 41/100).