Realme 12 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 12 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.