Realme 12
#1744
vivo iQOO Z1
#1858Category Breakdown
Realme 12
vivo iQOO Z1
Performance
85.288.8
Camera
19.162.6
Display
86.086.6
Battery
33.730.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
73.984.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
55.454.1
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Twilight Purple, Woodland Green
Galaxy Silver, Space blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass