Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra (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 14/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 21 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia XA Ultra better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 225g
- Better portability (53/100 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 2700 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 21MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 62 points higher (76/100 vs 14/100). 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 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 XA Ultra (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P10 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 21 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×79.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Main: 21MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- 6.0" 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 XA Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA Ultra by 62 points (76/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia XA Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA Ultra 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 XA Ultra 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 Ultra 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.