Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 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 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE by 360.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE 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 Neo6 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo6 SE is a better fit for active users.