Oppo F9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Oppo F9 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 26/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 314,537); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 doesn't; the Oppo F9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 by 50 points (76/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo F9

Performance 20
Display 58
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Oppo F9 better?

  • Lighter: 169g vs 225g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo F9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 50 points higher (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo F9 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 314537 4647154
Geekbench Single 341 3639
Geekbench Multi 779 11047
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3200
Refresh rate — 185 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 169 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Oppo F9

  • Main: 16MP f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
17
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Oppo F9

  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Oppo F9

  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo F9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo F9 MediaTek Helio P60
26/100
314537 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +93.2%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Oppo F9 by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (99/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (99/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Oppo F9 (35/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 (80/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo F9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 by 50 points (76/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo F9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Oppo F9 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo F9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo F9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Oppo F9 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.