Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-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 1,819,685); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Neo9
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1819685
- 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 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 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, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1819685 | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| 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
- 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
- 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
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Neo9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 155.4% 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 (99/100 vs 76/100).
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 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?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for active users.