Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO U5
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 685.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 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 U5?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.