Tecno Spark 30C vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Spark 30C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 358,608); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 30C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 30C
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Spark 30C better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 30C vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 30C | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 30C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 30C and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Spark 30C by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 30C and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Spark 30C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 30C 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.