Tecno Spark Go 1S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Spark Go 1S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50, 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 23/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 184,328); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 1S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark Go 1S
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Spark Go 1S better?
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark Go 1S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 53 points higher (76/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). 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 Go 1S (99/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark Go 1S | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G50 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 184328 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 200 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 889 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition), HIOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark Go 1S and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Spark Go 1S by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (99/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S by 53 points (76/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark Go 1S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Spark Go 1S has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark Go 1S 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.