Realme 5i vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme 5i by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i 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.