Meizu mBlu 21 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Meizu mBlu 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu mBlu 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu mBlu 21
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Meizu mBlu 21 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu mBlu 21 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu mBlu 21 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu mBlu 21
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu mBlu 21
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu mBlu 21
- 4900 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu mBlu 21 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Meizu mBlu 21 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu mBlu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu mBlu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu mBlu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu mBlu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu mBlu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu mBlu 21 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.