Realme 12 4G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme 12 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 45/100 (a 31-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 476,175); the Realme 12 4G is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 4G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme 12 4G better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme 12 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 4G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme 12 4G by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme 12 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 12 4G (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G 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.