Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 53/100 (a 23-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 879,714); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo iQOO Z9s
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 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
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 428.3% 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 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.