Poco F8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 76/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,124,552); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3124552
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Poco F8 Pro scores 3 points higher (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3124552 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco F8 Pro by 32.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.