Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Better camera (97/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (97/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 26.1% 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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (97/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.