Poco M2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't; the Poco M2 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco M2 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco M2 Pro by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco M2 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.