Nubia Neo 3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Neo 3 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 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.