Oppo A9 (2020) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 37/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Oppo A9 (2020) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9 (2020)
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 (2020) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 39 points higher (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Oppo A9 (2020) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 (2020) | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 (2020) and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Oppo A9 (2020) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
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 Oppo A9 (2020) is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 39 points (76/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Oppo A9 (2020) has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 (2020) 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.