Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) 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 F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Poco F9 Pro scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco F9 Pro by 30.5% 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.