Redmi K50 Gaming vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,294,871); the Redmi K50 Gaming is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.