Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 9000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,120,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 9000 mAh
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $290 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 119.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.