Infinix S5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Infinix S5 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 31/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 Pro doesn't; the Infinix S5 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Infinix S5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 45 points higher (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Infinix S5 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Infinix S5 Pro by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Infinix S5 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro by 45 points (76/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Infinix S5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 Pro 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.