Tecno Camon 50 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Camon 50 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 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 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6150); the Tecno Camon 50 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Camon 50 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2100
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2100 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50
- 6150 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (99/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 50 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 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.