Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-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 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo 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 Turbo, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 163.7×76.0×8.0 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 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 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 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 157.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo 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 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.