Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV 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.