Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 62/100 vs 33/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).

The Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 29 points (62/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO 12
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 61
Design 35
Value for money 72
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 29 points higher (62/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 12: The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Vivo iQOO 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2333285
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm
Weight 212 g
Price $550
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 12
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 12
$550
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 29 points (62/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.