Realme 12 Pro+ vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver premium features at mid-range prices, though they excel in different areas. Realme 12 Pro+ offers a larger 5000mAh battery with faster 67W charging, superior telephoto capability via 64MP 3x periscope zoom, and the reliable Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a brighter 1300-nit AMOLED display, higher 2800x1260 resolution, more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, and exceptional front camera performance with 50MP autofocus and Aura Light. Battery capacity favors Realme significantly at 5000mAh versus 4600mAh. Vivo's 80W charging partially compensates. For photography enthusiasts prioritizing zoom and battery longevity, Realme takes the edge. Content creators and selfie-focused users benefit more from Vivo's superior display and front-facing camera. Value leans toward Realme given its $50 price advantage and better endurance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
Buy the Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Realme 12 Pro+ | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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