Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7s
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 48/100 (a 28-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 592,015); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7s is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z7s
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7s, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). 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 Z7s (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7s (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7s (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z7s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| 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 | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7s
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7s
- 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 Z7s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z7s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z7s by 685.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7s (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7s (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7s (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7s by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7s — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7s?
The Vivo iQOO Z7s leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7s?
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 Z7s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.