realme 12 5G vs vivo Y28 5G
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display31.2
33.9Camera29
52.5Battery38.8
86.7Features46.7
10 spec wins — realme 12 5G1 spec wins — vivo Y28 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.9 to 33.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+15). vivo Y28 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
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 47
- 200% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the vivo Y28 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+2% | 6.56 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+46% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits+13% | 840 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+3% | 83.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+200% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+5% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | vivo Y28 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |