Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 879,714); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't; the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 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.