Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 32/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme Narzo 50A Prime better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 44 points higher (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50A Prime | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime by 44 points (76/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50A Prime 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.