OnePlus Nord CE3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The OnePlus Nord CE3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 54/100 (a 22-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 806,420); the OnePlus Nord CE3 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE3
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes OnePlus Nord CE3 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 225g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (99/100 vs 80/100). 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 CE3 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 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 / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 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 CE3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 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 CE3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads OnePlus Nord CE3 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (99/100 vs 80/100).
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 CE3 (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OnePlus Nord CE3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE3 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.