Side-by-side technical data
Realme 12x vs vivo Y38
Comparison between Realme 12x and vivo Y38: 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 | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 12x, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 199 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8 mm
vivo Y38, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 456,552
- against 442,599
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 950 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP54
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,599 | 456,552 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Green, Black, Gold | Blue, Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 85.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP64 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 44 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,400 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, SGS Certified, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years Best value | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 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 n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | 12x | Y38 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3998 | — |
