Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 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 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 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 15 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 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 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 15 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (80/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 15 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.