Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, 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 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,540,240); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Better camera (58/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 299g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Phantom V Fold by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (58/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Tecno Phantom V Fold — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.