Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 859,084).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Pro better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Pro (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 158.8×75.7×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Pro by 440.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Pro (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Pro by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Pro — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.