Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y36 4G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y36 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 38/100 (a 38-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 424,216); the Vivo Y36 4G is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y36 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 4G better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y36 4G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y36 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y36 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y36 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y36 4G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y36 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y36 4G by 995.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y36 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 4G by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y36 4G — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y36 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.