Realme 12x (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 12x (China) (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 — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference).
Realme 12x (China)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 29/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Realme 12x (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 12x (China) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 7.9×None×None mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 12x (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12x (China)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12x (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12x (China) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Realme 12x (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 12x (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12x (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12x (China) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Realme 12x (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12x (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.