realme 12 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
46.6Display82.8
33.9Camera75.4
52.5Battery88.7
86.7Features100
2 spec wins — realme 12 5G10 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+42) and battery (+36). realme 12 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 18% lower weight: 188 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.85 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 507 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 4,400 nits+363% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+18% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |