Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (80/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (80/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus 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.