Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo8
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (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 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Neo8
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 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, 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 71/100). 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 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 227.1% 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 (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 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?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.