Redmi 17 4G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi 17 4G (2026) runs on the Helio G91 Ultra, 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 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 354,158).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17 4G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi 17 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 354158
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 405
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1407
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 232g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (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 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio G91 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 354158 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 405 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1407 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17 4G
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 4G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi 17 4G by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (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 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 4G (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 4G by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi 17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 4G 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 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 4G 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.