Fairphone 6 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 53/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4415); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1027025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Fairphone 6 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.