Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, 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 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 89.3% 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 Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III 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.