Apple iPhone 14 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Apple iPhone 14 (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 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3279); 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 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 14

Performance 75
Display 61
Camera 67
Battery 20
Portability 78
Value for money 36

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 225g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 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 3279 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • 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 20/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 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 (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).

Apple iPhone 14: The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 14 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 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 1440x3200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 15W 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 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 172 g 225 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 14

  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 14

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 14

  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Apple A15 Bionic
61/100
1413275 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +69.6%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 14 by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 14

$799

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 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 (80/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone 14 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 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 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone 14 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.