Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier (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 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
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 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 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 Premier and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier 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 Premier (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier 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 Premier 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.