Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, 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 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro 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.