Redmi A4 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi A4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s 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 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 506,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A4
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi A4 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 506757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 838
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1899
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A4 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (99/100 vs 44/100). 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 A4 (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A4 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 506757 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 838 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1899 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi A4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi A4
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A4 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi A4 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (99/100 vs 44/100).
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 A4 (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A4 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A4 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi A4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A4 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 A4 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A4 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.