Realme narzo N55 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme narzo N55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 365,001); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme narzo N55 doesn't; the Realme narzo N55 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme narzo N55
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme narzo N55 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme narzo N55 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 29/100). 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 N55 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme narzo N55 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme narzo N55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme narzo N55 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme narzo N55
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme narzo N55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme narzo N55
- 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 N55 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme narzo N55 by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme narzo N55 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme narzo N55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme narzo N55 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme narzo N55 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme narzo N55 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme narzo N55 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme narzo N55 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme narzo N55 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.