OnePlus 9R vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The OnePlus 9R (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,032,318); the OnePlus 9R is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9R
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes OnePlus 9R better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1032318
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9R vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9R (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9R and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9R | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1032318 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.1×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9R
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9R
- 6.5" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9R
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9R and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads OnePlus 9R by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9R (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9R and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9R or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9R and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OnePlus 9R has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9R or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9R over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OnePlus 9R is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.