Poco M7 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 476,175); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco M7 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (99/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 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.