Nokia 3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, 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 14/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nokia 3 better?
- Lighter: 140g vs 225g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 62 points higher (76/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 0/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nokia 3 by 98.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 62 points (76/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 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 Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 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.