Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 27-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 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 225g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 IV vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 IV | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| 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 / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 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 IV
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 IV and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (99/100 vs 46/100).
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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 IV and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia 10 IV has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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.