Nubia Air Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, 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 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 785,352); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (88/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $472 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Air Pro by 83.1% 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 Nubia Air Pro (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (88/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Nubia Air Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Air Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Air Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air Pro 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.