Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 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 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,085,754); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2085754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085754 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Poco X8 Pro by 55.1% 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.