Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo S16 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo S16 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo S16 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo S16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo S16 Pro by 274.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro 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 S16 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Vivo S16 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.