Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z11i
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. 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 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 568,395); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z11i is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z11i
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11i better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, 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 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| 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 | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 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 Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 717.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
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 Z11i?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.