Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 17.3% 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.