Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, 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 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" 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 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 53.6% 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 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air 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.