Realme 12x (India) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme 12x (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 513,809); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 12x (India) doesn't; the Realme 12x (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12x (India)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme 12x (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12x (India) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12x (India) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12x (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 12x (India)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12x (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12x (India) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme 12x (India) by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12x (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12x (India) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme 12x (India) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12x (India) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.