Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,790,289); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro

Performance 74
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1790289
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 197g vs 225g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 4647154 1790289
Geekbench Single 3639 1761
Geekbench Multi 11047 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm 164.8×76.9×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 197 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100
4647154 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100 -159.6%
1790289 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro by 159.6% 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 7 Pro (99/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro — 62/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 7 Pro is a better fit for active users.