Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z8x
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. 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 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 737,054); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z8x is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z8x
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8x better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z8x, 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 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z8x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 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 | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 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 Z8x
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z8x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z8x by 530.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8x — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.