Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, 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 12/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 64 points higher (76/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 0/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 64 points (76/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 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 L1 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 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.