Redmi 14C 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi 14C 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 43/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 568,395); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C 5G doesn't; the Redmi 14C 5G is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi 14C 5G better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14C 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). 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 Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 Redmi 14C 5G (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14C 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 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 / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 14C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C 5G
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14C 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi 14C 5G by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G (99/100 vs 55/100).
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 Redmi 14C 5G (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C 5G by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi 14C 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C 5G 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 Redmi 14C 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C 5G 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.