Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 855
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 855, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo 855, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 463.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.