Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.