Poco F9 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco F9 Ultra (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 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 76/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 4,165,108).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 4165108
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8050 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 14 points higher (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco F9 Ultra by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.