Infinix Hot 20S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Infinix Hot 20S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 493,222); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20S doesn't; the Infinix Hot 20S is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20S
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Infinix Hot 20S better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20S is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20S | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.7×76.8×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 20S and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Infinix Hot 20S by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20S is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Infinix Hot 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20S 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.