Apple iPhone Duo vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Apple iPhone Duo (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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 72/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4883); 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 254g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Duo

Performance 97
Display 82
Camera 49
Battery 59
Portability 20
Value for money 52

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3434654
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4883 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 225g vs 254g

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 4 points higher (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (38/100 vs 20/100).

Apple iPhone Duo: The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Duo 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 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1878x2670 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4883 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 60W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 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 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 254 g 225 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Duo

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1878x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 4883 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
59
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Duo Apple A20 Pro
72/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +26.1%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Apple iPhone Duo by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Duo

$1999

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (80/100 vs 59/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (38/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Apple iPhone Duo by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone Duo leads on camera score (49/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Apple iPhone Duo 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.