Google Pixel 3a XL vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Google Pixel 3a XL (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, 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 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 322,015); the Google Pixel 3a XL is noticeably lighter (167g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 3a XL

Performance 26
Display 56
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 76
Value for money 0

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

What makes Google Pixel 3a XL better?

  • Lighter: 167g vs 225g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 322015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 381
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1239
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 3a XL vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). 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 Google Pixel 3a XL (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a XL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).

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 Google Pixel 3a XL Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Snapdragon 670 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 322015 4647154
Geekbench Single 381 3639
Geekbench Multi 1239 11047
Display 6.0" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1440x3200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 3700 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 Pie Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 160.1×76.1×8.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 167 g 225 g
Launch price $479 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 3a XL

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 3a XL

  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 3a XL

  • 3700 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 3a XL and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 3a XL Snapdragon 670
27/100
322015 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +93.1%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Google Pixel 3a XL by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 3a XL

$479

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (99/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a XL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a XL by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a XL and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Google Pixel 3a XL has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a XL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a XL 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.