Redmi K50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi K50 Ultra (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 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,420,808); the Redmi K50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi K50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi K50 Ultra by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K50 Ultra leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi K50 Ultra 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.