Vivo iQOO Neo 10R vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6400); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,797,821); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 10R
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10R better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (99/100 vs 75/100). 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 10R is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 10R | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 10R
- 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 10R
- 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 10R
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 10R and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 10R by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (99/100 vs 75/100).
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 10R is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R (80/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 10R over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 10R 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.