Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) 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 Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-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 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Air 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | 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 | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Air 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.