Sony Xperia X Performance vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia X Performance (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, 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 24/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia X Performance is noticeably lighter (164g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X Performance
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia X Performance better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia X Performance vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 52 points higher (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 17/100). 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 X Performance (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Performance | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 143.7×70.4×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia X Performance and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia X Performance by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance by 52 points (76/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Performance and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia X Performance has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia X Performance or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Performance 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.