Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y18 (India)
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 37/100 (a 39-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 348,562); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y18 (India) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y18 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18 (India) better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y18 (India), the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 39 points higher (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 29/100). 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 Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y18 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y18 (India)
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y18 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y18 (India) by 1233.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) by 39 points (76/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y18 (India) — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.