Realme Q5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 58/100 (a 18-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 1,010,069); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't; the Realme Q5 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme Q5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- 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 Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme Q5 Pro by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Q5 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Realme Q5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme Q5 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme Q5 Pro 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.