Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6100); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,359,464); the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)

Performance 82
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2359464
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6100 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China), the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 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 Neo10 (China): The Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 4647154 2359464
Geekbench Single 3639 2203
Geekbench Multi 11047 6511
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 15, OriginOS 5
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm 162.9×75.4×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 199 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • 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 Neo10 (China)

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)

  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100
4647154 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
69/100 -97.0%
2359464 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) (99/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) — 69/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo10 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.