Realme 12x (India)
#1740
vivo iQOO U5
#2559Category Breakdown
Realme 12x (India)
vivo iQOO U5
Performance
85.083.4
Camera
19.128.4
Display
86.084.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
74.776.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
55.448.0
Summary
- The Realme 12x features a slightly larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a peak brightness of 950 nits and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the vivo iQOO U5 has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, whereas the vivo utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, both offering similar RAM and storage configurations.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, but the Realme opts for a depth sensor while the vivo includes a macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Realme supports faster charging at 45W compared to the 18W of the vivo.
- The Realme runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, providing a more recent software experience than the vivo's Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 12x (India)
vivo iQOO U5
General
Release Date
2024, April 02
2021, December 24
Announced
2024, April 02
2021, December 24
Description
Not to be confused with Realme 12x for International market
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (typ), 950 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
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 SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 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)
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W 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 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Twilight Purple, Woodland Green
White, Gray, Aurora
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
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD/Adaptive
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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass