Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo NEX 3
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo NEX 3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo NEX 3
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo NEX 3, 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 "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo NEX 3 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2256 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo NEX 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo NEX 3 by 440.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (99/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo NEX 3 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.