Realme 12
#1744
vivo iQOO Z3
#1843Category Breakdown
Realme 12
vivo iQOO Z3
Performance
85.287.2
Camera
19.165.2
Display
86.084.1
Battery
33.730.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
73.977.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
55.454.3
Summary
- The Realme 12 features a larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 950 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z3 has a slightly smaller 6.58-inch IPS LCD with HDR10 support and the same refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 12 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, whereas the iQOO Z3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G, both offering 5G connectivity.
- The Realme 12 boasts a higher resolution rear camera at 108 MP compared to the iQOO Z3's 64 MP, but the latter supports 4K video recording, while the former is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Realme 12 at 5000 mAh with 45W charging, compared to the iQOO Z3's 4400 mAh and 55W charging.
- Software-wise, the Realme 12 runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, while the iQOO Z3 operates on Android 11 with Funtouch OS, indicating a more recent software experience for the Realme device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12
vivo iQOO Z3
General
Release Date
2024, March 06
2021, March 25
Announced
2024, March 06
2021, March 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (typ), 950 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Qualcomm SDM768 Snapdragon 768G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (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@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 30 min
55W wired
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 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
185.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Twilight Purple, Woodland Green
Ace Black, Cyber Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 (International), OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO (China)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass