Meizu 21 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Meizu 21 (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 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (61/100 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 4800 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 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Meizu 21 by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Meizu 21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 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 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 21 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.