Realme 12 Lite vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Realme 12 Lite vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $199 vs…
Realme
12 Lite
$199
3categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Realme 12 Lite, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 12 Lite leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 Lite if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
12 Lite wins photography with 108MP main imaging.
12 Lite provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $699.
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 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu score | 340,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1580 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mmWinner | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, Realme UI | 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 Lite | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $699 |
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 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14