Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 820,210); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nothing Phone (1) by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (1) leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing 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 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.