Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 62/100 vs 31/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO 12
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- 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 51/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 31 points higher (62/100 vs 31/100). 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 "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). 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 (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 (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 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 (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 212 g | |
| Price | — | $550 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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 (74/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 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 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 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 or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.