Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,386,903); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2386903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). 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 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 2386903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 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 Neo9 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 Neo9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
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 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users.