Realme 12
#1330
vivo iQOO Z1
#1291Category Breakdown
Realme 12
vivo iQOO Z1
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.147.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.865.0
Summary
- The Realme 12 features a larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z1 has a slightly smaller 6.57-inch IPS LCD with a higher 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 12 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, whereas the iQOO Z1 utilizes the more advanced Dimensity 1000+, offering better CPU performance.
- The Realme 12 boasts a 108 MP main camera, significantly higher than the iQOO Z1's 48 MP, but the latter supports 4K video recording and gyro-EIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Realme 12 at 5000 mAh compared to the iQOO Z1's 4500 mAh, although both support fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Realme 12 runs Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the iQOO Z1 operates on an older Android 10 with iQOO UI 1.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12
vivo iQOO Z1
General
Release Date
2024, March 06
2020, May 19
Announced
2024, March 06
2020, May 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.57"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (typ), 950 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 30 min
44W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 59 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.6 x 76.1 x 7.7 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
164 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Twilight Purple, Woodland Green
Galaxy Silver, Space blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
OS Version
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes