Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme Narzo 20 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 535,127); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme Narzo 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). 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 Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme Narzo 20 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 20 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 20 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme Narzo 20 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme Narzo 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 20 Pro 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.