The iQOO Neo 9 Pro has just launched in India, and the new phone makes some big promises when it comes to its performance. The smartphone has a starting price of Rs 37,999, which pits it against the recently launched OnePlus 12R (review) which starts at Rs 39,999. Interestingly, both smartphones feature last year’s flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at their core, which hints at a comparable performance output. On that note, let’s compare the number-crunching abilities of both smartphones and find out which one offers the best performance. In order to gauge the peak performance outputs of both smartphones, the tests were conducted with performance mode enabled.
| iQOO Neo 9 Pro | OnePlus 12R | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| RAM | Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM |
Table of Contents
Geekbench 6
First up on the list of tests, is the Geekbench 6 benchmark. We ran Geekbench 6 tests on both smartphones and from the score, we can observe that the iQOO Neo 9 Pro clocks a better single-core and multi-core output compared to the OnePlus 12R. The multi-core performance of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is also substantially better compared to the OnePlus 12R, which suggests the iQOO smartphone is more capable of multitasking compared to the OnePlus 12R.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro | OnePlus 12R |
Single Core – 2082 | Single Core – 2002 |
Multi Core – 5839 | Multi Core – 5379 |
AnTuTu
In the AnTuTu benchmark scores, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro continues to lead, outperforming the OnePlus 12R with better scores across the board. The iQOO achieves an overall score of 16,32,104, compared to the 15,18,258 of the OnePlus 12R. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro comes out on top in each category, including CPU, GPU, UX, and MEM, which showcases how the iQOO Neo 9 Pro manages to squeeze out a better performance output from the same chipset that the OnePlus 12R uses.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro | OnePlus 12R |
Overall score – 16,32,104 | Overall score – 15,18,258 |
CPU Throttle
The CPU throttle results for the smartphones paint an interesting picture. We tested both smartphones for 30 minutes, running 50 threads. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro once again emerges victorious in this round, while the OnePlus 12R struggles, throttling to 68 percent. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro maintains an impressive peak performance output of 87 percent, showcasing stable high-performance output. One thing to note is that the OnePlus 12R scored 83 percent peak performance output in a previous CPU throttle test, with the only change being the performance enabled for the current test.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro | OnePlus 12R |
87-percent CPU throttle | 68-percent CPU throttle |
BGMI test
The final performance metric is the gaming test. We tested both smartphones while playing BGMI at the highest supported resolution, Ultra HDR, and Ultra frame rate settings. The gaming performance on both smartphones is equally impressive, with detailed visuals and excellent frame rates.
Where differences diverge, however, is that the OnePlus 12R offers a better visual output with rich colours and details, thanks to its vibrant display panel and impressive thermal regulation. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro offers a better draw distance (more visibility for far-away objects) and comparatively faster object loading times, but the thermals are not as impressive as the OnePlus 12R, as the device did heat up substantially. The differences between the two devices are not very significant, and both smartphones offer excellent gaming performance, ensuring a satisfying experience.
Verdict
- As evident from all the performance tests conducted above, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro beats the OnePlus 12R when it comes to benchmarks and offers a comparable gaming experience.
- If maximum performance is your highest priority, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is an easy choice. It also comes with 120W fast charging support, which allows the smartphone to recharge extremely quickly.
- The OnePlus 12R, however, offers a more holistic smartphone experience. The thermals are much better on the OnePlus 12R, which leads to an improved component life.
- The OnePlus 12R also has a better display panel, which is much brighter (4,500nits) and sharper screen in comparison to the iQOO Neo 9 Pro. While both devices will get three years of major Android updates, the OnePlus 12R offers a relatively cleaner software experience.
