Realme 12x (India) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Realme 12x (India) (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 — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12x (India)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Realme 12x (India) better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1900
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12x (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12x (India) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12x (India) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×7.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12x (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12x (India)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12x (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12x (India) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Realme 12x (India) by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Realme 12x (India) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Realme 12x (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12x (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Realme 12x (India) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12x (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 41/100).