Apple iPhone 17e vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3600); 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); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 21/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | 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 | 163 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 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 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (80/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.