Nubia Fold vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6560); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,126,402); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6560 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 249g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Fold by 32.7% 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Nubia Fold by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Fold leads on camera score (54/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.