Oppo A36 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 35/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A36

Performance 31
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 63
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Oppo A36 better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 225g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). 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 Oppo A36 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A36 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 424216 4647154
Geekbench Single 412 3639
Geekbench Multi 1423 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1440x3200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 2200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Oppo A36

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A36

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A36

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A36 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
35/100
424216 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +90.9%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Oppo A36 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (99/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (99/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (35/100 vs 10/100).

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 Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A36 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.