realme 12 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display75.9
33.9Camera34.1
52.5Battery70.9
86.7Features46.7
7 spec wins — realme 12 5G6 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+18). 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
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 47
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 10% lower weight: 188 g vs 210 g
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 426% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 62% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 449 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 5,000 nits+426% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.3 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Unisoc T7300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,100 mAh+62% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+2% | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+10% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |