Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo S1 Prime
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo S1 Prime
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo S1 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo S1 Prime by 1310.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo S1 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.