Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y36 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y36 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 43/100 (a 33-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 530,583); the Vivo Y36 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y36 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- 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 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y36 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). 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 5G (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y36 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y36 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2032 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y36 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y36 5G
- 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 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y36 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y36 5G by 775.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y36 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 5G 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 Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 5G by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y36 5G — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y36 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.