Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, 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 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (80/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.