Oppo A3 (China) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Oppo A3 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 27-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 592,015); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A3 (China) doesn't; the Oppo A3 (China) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A3 (China)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Oppo A3 (China) better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A3 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A3 (China) (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Oppo A3 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A3 (China) (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A3 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A3 (China) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.4×7.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A3 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A3 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A3 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A3 (China) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Oppo A3 (China) by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A3 (China) (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Oppo A3 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A3 (China) (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A3 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A3 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A3 (China) by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A3 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Oppo A3 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A3 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A3 (China) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A3 (China) 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.