Realme GT 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,135,878); the Realme GT 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme GT 5G by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Realme GT 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme GT 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme GT 5G leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.