Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. 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 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 971,424); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, 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 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 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 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 378.4% 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 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.