Google Pixel 6 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Google Pixel 6 (2021) runs on the Google Tensor, 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 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4614); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 990,213); the Google Pixel 6 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 6

Performance 62
Display 69
Camera 62
Battery 44
Portability 45
Value for money 32

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

What makes Google Pixel 6 better?

  • Lighter: 207g vs 225g

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 990213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1477
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3595
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4614 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6 leads (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).

Google Pixel 6: The Google Pixel 6 is a better fit for active 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 Google Pixel 6 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Google Tensor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 990213 4647154
Geekbench Single 1477 3639
Geekbench Multi 3595 11047
Display 6.4" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4614 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 21W 100W
Wireless charging 21W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 126 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 158.6×74.8×8.9 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 207 g 225 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.85
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
62
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 6

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 6

  • 4614 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 21W
44
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 6 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6 Google Tensor
59/100
990213 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +78.7%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Google Pixel 6 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 6

$599

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (99/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (99/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6 (80/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 6 is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Google Pixel 6 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Google Pixel 6 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Google Pixel 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.