Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,862,914).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3862914
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3862914 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco F8 Ultra by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.