Realme 9i vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme 9i (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 38/100 (a 38-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 424,216); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). 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 9i (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9i | 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 | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9i and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme 9i 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 Realme 9i (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i 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.