Meizu 21 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5050); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Meizu 21 Pro by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.