Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, 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 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 51/100). 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 Narzo 50 Pro (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 430 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 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 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 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.