Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo S16e
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo S16e
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo S16e, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo S16e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S16e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S16e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo S16e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.