Nubia Neo 5 GT vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Neo 5 GT (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, 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 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6210); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 GT
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Neo 5 GT better?
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6210 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 GT vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 GT | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6210 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 GT and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Neo 5 GT by 79.5% 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 Neo 5 GT (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 GT — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Neo 5 GT has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 GT 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.