Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 225g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro 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.