Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 519.2% 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 (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.