Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 535,127); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 17 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 48MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 17 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 17 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.