Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 76/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,228,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 5 points higher (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 30.5% 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.