Fairphone 3+ vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, 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 26/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 50 points higher (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Fairphone 3+ by 94.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 50 points (76/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.