Realme 12x (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Realme 12x (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12x (China)
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Realme 12x (China) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12x (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Realme 12x (China) (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12x (China) | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 7.9×None×None mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12x (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12x (China)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12x (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12x (China) and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Realme 12x (China) by 46.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Realme 12x (China) (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12x (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Realme 12x (China) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12x (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Realme 12x (China) has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12x (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12x (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 12x (China) (69/100 vs 44/100).