Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 57 points higher (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia L4 by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (80/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 57 points (76/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 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.