Realme 12x (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Realme 12x (China) (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 43/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12x (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 513,809); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 12x (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12x (China)
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Realme 12x (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Better portability (69/100 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 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12x (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (50/100 vs 43/100). 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (China) is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12x (China) | 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 | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 7.9×None×None mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12x (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme 12x (China)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12x (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12x (China) and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads Realme 12x (China) by 37.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (China) is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12x (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Realme 12x (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12x (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Realme 12x (China) has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12x (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12x (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12x (China) 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).