Poco M6 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, 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 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Poco M6 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus 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.