Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,015,447); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1015447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). 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 Z9s Pro (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1015447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 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 Z9s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 357.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
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 Z9s Pro (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
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 Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.