Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,391,014); the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2391014
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 10 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2391014 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4400 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 10 by 48.5% 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 Neo 10 (99/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 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.