Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 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 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.