Sony Xperia 1 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3330); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1

Performance 54
Display 100
Camera —
Battery 12
Portability 70
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 225g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 99/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 824513 4647154
Geekbench Single 968 3639
Geekbench Multi 2731 11047
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1440x3200
Refresh rate — 185 Hz
Battery 3330 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP69
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 178 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1

  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
100
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1

  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
54/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +82.3%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 82.3% 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 (99/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (80/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 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.