Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-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 517,460); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 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 U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 798.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 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 U1?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.