OnePlus Nord 3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 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 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 84/100). 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 OnePlus Nord 3 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 84/100).
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 OnePlus Nord 3 (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.