Tecno Camon 50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, 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 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 971,081); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 971081
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 971081 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Camon 50 Ultra by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.