Poco C81 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C81 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C81 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco C81 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 Pro 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.