Poco F8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 74/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco F8 by 32.7% 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Poco F8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 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 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.