Nokia G50 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 43/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 435,710).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nokia G50 better?
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G50 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G50 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nokia G50 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (99/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G50 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.