Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 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 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (96/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 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 Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone Air by 45.4% 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 92/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (80/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (96/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Apple iPhone 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.