Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 806,420); the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China), the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 806420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1126 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3034 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.6×75.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 476.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (China) leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.