Sony Xperia XZs vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Sony Xperia XZs (2017) 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 2900); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZs is noticeably lighter (161g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZs
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Sony Xperia XZs better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 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 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZs 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 15/100). 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 XZs (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZs | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZs
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZs
- 5.2" 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 XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZs and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Sony Xperia XZs 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 XZs (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZs or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 52 points (76/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZs and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Sony Xperia XZs has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZs 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 XZs 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 XZs 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.