Sony Xperia XA Dual vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Sony Xperia XA Dual (2016) runs on the Helio P10, 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 13/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Dual is noticeably lighter (137g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 63 points (76/100 vs 13/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XA Dual

Performance 0
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia XA Dual better?

  • Lighter: 137g vs 225g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • 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 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XA Dual vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 63 points higher (76/100 vs 13/100). 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 XA Dual (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia XA Dual Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Helio P10 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 4647154
Geekbench Single 140 3639
Geekbench Multi 590 11047
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1280 1440x3200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 2300 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 6.0.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 143.6×66.8×7.9 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 137 g 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia XA Dual

  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia XA Dual

  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XA Dual

  • 2300 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (99/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (99/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual (80/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Dual significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA Dual or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Dual by 63 points (76/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA Dual and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Sony Xperia XA Dual has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA Dual 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 XA Dual 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 XA Dual 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.