Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, 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 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 822,433).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 822433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 53/100)
- 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 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 53/100). 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 Pro (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco X3 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 822433 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | 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 | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- 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 Pro
- 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 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco X3 Pro by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Poco X3 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 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.