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Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Vivo V40 SE

What 12 Pro 5G does better (13) and where V40 SE wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Realme 12 Pro 5G
Realme · 202412 Pro 5G
7.6Score
13 advantages≈ $370
Higher score
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Vivo V40 SE
Vivo · 2024V40 SE
7.5Score
8 advantages≈ $390
6.7Display8.4
5.6Performance4.8
8.2Camera6.6
7.2Battery6.5
5.7Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

12 Pro 5GV40 SE
74 × 161.48.775.8 × 163.27.8
12 Pro 5GV40 SEDifference
Height161.4 mm163.2 mm−1.8 mm
Width74 mm75.8 mm−1.8 mm
Thickness8.7 mm7.8 mm+0.9 mm
Weight190 g186 g+4 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 12 Pro 5G better than V40 SE?

  1. AnTuTu score812,803 vs 569,252+43%
  2. Wired charging67 W vs 44 W+52%
  3. Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  4. Optical stabilisationYes · V40 SE: No
  5. Telephoto cameraYes · V40 SE: No
  6. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,494 vs 2,091+19%
  7. Water resistance (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
  8. Max video4K vs 1080p
  9. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%
  10. Charged in 30 min79% vs 60%+32%
  11. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio93% vs 86.8%+7%

Why is V40 SE better than 12 Pro 5G?

  1. OLED panelNo · 12 Pro 5G: Yes
  2. NFCNo · 12 Pro 5G: Yes
  3. Stereo speakersNo · 12 Pro 5G: Yes
  4. Peak brightness950 nits vs 1,800 nits+89%
  5. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  6. Memory card slotNo · 12 Pro 5G: Yes
  7. Weight190 g vs 186 g+2%
  8. Thickness8.7 mm vs 7.8 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme 12 Pro 5GRealme 12 Pro 5G≈ $3707.6
Vivo V40 SEVivo V40 SE≈ $3907.5
Design
Weight190 g186 g
Thickness8.7 mm7.8 mm
Height161.4 mm163.2 mm
Width74 mm75.8 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Eco leather
Ingress protectionIP66IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Glass protectionGorilla Glass Victus—
ColoursBlue, YellowCrystal Black, Leather Purple
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelNoYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,412 px2,400 px
Pixel density394 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits1,800 nits
Measured brightness—1,196 nits
Screen-to-body ratio93%86.8%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 710Adreno 613
AnTuTu score812,803569,252
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,4942,091
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)512 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"—
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom2×—
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging67 W44 W
Charged in 30 min79%60%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
Sensorsproximity, accelerometer, gyro, light, compass, fingerprintFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceRealme UI 5.0Funtouch 14
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