Sony Xperia Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865, 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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 978,910); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $2499 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia Pro by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro 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.