Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 48/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 225g
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.