Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,342,433); the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (99/100 vs 82/100). 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 Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
vivo iQOO Neo9S 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 Neo9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ by 98.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (99/100 vs 82/100).
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 Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.