Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo S2
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7050); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 925,409).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo S2
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2882
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S2 better?
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo S2, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (80/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo S2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 925409 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1025 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2882 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S2
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo S2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo S2 by 402.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S2 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (80/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S2 — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.