Redmi K100 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 9000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,298,726).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 9000 mAh
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3298726
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi K100 by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Redmi K100 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.