Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, 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 20/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 56 points higher (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (80/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (80/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 56 points (76/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus 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.