Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, 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 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 56

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1782199
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 16 Pro Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Apple A18 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1782199 4647154
Geekbench Single 3400 3639
Geekbench Multi 8300 11047
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 225 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1782199 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +61.6%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 61.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

$999

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (86/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (80/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.