Realme U1 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 26/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 303,398); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 50 points higher (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme U1 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme U1 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Realme U1 by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (35/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 50 points (76/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 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.