Fairphone 5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 225g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (99/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Fairphone 5 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 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.