Vivo iQOO 9 China vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 9 China is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 China
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 China vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 China | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 China and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9 China — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 China over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China 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.