Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-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 1,920,379); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1920379
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). 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 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro (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, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1920379 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro by 142.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro (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, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro 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 Neo8 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro is a better fit for active users.