Tecno Spark 50s vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Spark 50s (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, 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 45/100 (a 31-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 581,041); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 50s doesn't; the Tecno Spark 50s is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50s
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Spark 50s better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50s vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 45/100). 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 Spark 50s (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50s is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50s | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HIOS 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50s and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Spark 50s by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50s is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50s and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Spark 50s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50s 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.