Poco X3 NFC vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 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 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 531,656).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 NFC
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 NFC vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco X3 NFC are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 NFC | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 NFC and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco X3 NFC by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco X3 NFC are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 NFC and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco X3 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco X3 NFC leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 NFC or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 NFC 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.