HMD Crest vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the HMD Crest is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads HMD Crest by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.