Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo T3 Pro

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-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 1,014,174); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T3 Pro doesn't; the Vivo T3 Pro is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo T3 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

Vivo T3 Pro

Performance 59
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 62
Portability 69
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1014174
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo T3 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 184g vs 225g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo T3 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T3 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Pro (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Vivo T3 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 4647154 1014174
Geekbench Single 3639 1131
Geekbench Multi 11047 3111
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1080x2392
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 IP64
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm
Weight 225 g 184 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Vivo T3 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Vivo T3 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Vivo T3 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo T3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100
4647154 AnTuTu
Vivo T3 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
57/100 -358.2%
1014174 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo T3 Pro by 358.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T3 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Pro (80/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo T3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T3 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo T3 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T3 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo T3 Pro — 57/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T3 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo T3 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.