Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 76/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,950,082).

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8 Pro

Performance 98
Display 98
Camera 84
Battery 91
Portability 46
Value for money 94

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 225g

  • Better camera (84/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3950082
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 98/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 14 points higher (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Pro Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3950082 4647154
Geekbench Single 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3136 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS realme UI 7.0 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 218 g 225 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
84
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100
3950082 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +15.0%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme GT 8 Pro by 15.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8 Pro

$599

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.