Sony Xperia Ace III vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 35/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace 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.