Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite by 779.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite (99/100 vs 55/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite?
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 Z11 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z11 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.