Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 49.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.