Vivo iQOO 9T vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Vivo iQOO 9T (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 61/100 (a 15-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 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9T
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9T vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9T | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 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 9T
- 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 9T and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 9T has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9T or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9T over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO 9T 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.