Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-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 1,027,925); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). 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 Z9 (China) (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 352.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.