Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,647,154).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4647154
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Overall rating 76/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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.