Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z10
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7300); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,032,527); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z10 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z10
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1032527
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1032527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 350.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.