Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,416,021); the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1416021 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 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 Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 SE over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE 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.