Realme 12 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme 12 Lite (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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 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 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 14, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme 12 Lite 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 Lite (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite 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 Lite 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.