iQOO Z9x 5G vs realme 12 5G
34.6chipPerformancechip32.4
45.4Display46.6
29Camera33.9
61.5Battery52.5
73.3Features86.7
4 spec wins — iQOO Z9x 5G5 spec wins — realme 12 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO Z9x 5G scores 44.9 against 45 for realme 12 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 12 5G edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9x 5G
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 53
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.72 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+5% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.75 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 45 W+2% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP54 |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OriginOS 4) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO Z9x 5G | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |