Tecno Camon 18 P vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Camon 18 P (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 43/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 P
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Camon 18 P better?
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 P vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 P | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 P
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 P
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 18 P and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Camon 18 P by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 P or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 P by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 P and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 18 P has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 P or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 P 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.