Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo S20 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S20 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S20 Pro leads — 78/100 vs 76/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,348,248); the Vivo S20 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo S20 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo S20 Pro, the Vivo S20 Pro scores 2 points higher (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo S20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 160.6×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S20 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S20 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S20 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo S20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo S20 Pro by 97.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S20 Pro?
The Vivo S20 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo S20 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S20 Pro — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S20 Pro?
The Vivo S20 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo S20 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo S20 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.