Side-by-side technical data
Realme 12+ vs vivo iQOO Z8
Comparison between Realme 12+ and vivo iQOO Z8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 12+, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 200 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
vivo iQOO Z8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 980,832
- against 614,150
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Arm Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 614,150 | 980,832 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 973 | 1,224 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,413 | 3,891 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 × 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A78 core at 3.1 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 3.0 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 629 | — |
Design
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Beige, Gold | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.3 % Best value | 85.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polyurethane | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.64″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,388 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 4,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | 12+ | iQOO Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3867 | V2314A |
