Realme 12 Lite vs vivo iQOO Neo 10 Pro
Compare Realme 12 Lite vs vivo iQOO Neo 10 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 9400, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Realme
12 Lite
$199
4categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 10 Pro
$499
12categories won
1 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 10 Pro takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 10 Pro proves superior overall against the Realme 12 Lite, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iQOO Neo 10 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 10 Pro. Choose the iQOO Neo 10 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 Lite if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 10 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
iQOO Neo 10 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 9400 and 16GB RAM.
iQOO Neo 10 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics.
12 Lite provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $499.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
12 Lite vs iQOO Neo 10 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 340,000 | 2,850,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1580 | 8950Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmWinner | 7.99 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | — | Dual-tone racing stripe vegan leather or satin AG glass back, reinforced polymer frame |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Realme UI | Android 15, OriginOS 5 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $499 |
Realme 12 Lite
Realme 12 Lite packs a massive 108MP 3x zoom camera sensor into an ultra-slim 7.59mm body with 33W fast charging, 950-nit sunlight display, and 360-degree NFC.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 10 Pro
The iQOO Neo 10 Pro redefines performance boundaries in the performance-flagship tier, combining TSMCs cutting-edge 3nm Dimensity 9400 chipset, a massive 6100 mAh BlueVolt battery, and lightning-quick 120W charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh