Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo T3 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T3 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-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 1,870,185); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T3 Ultra doesn't; the Vivo T3 Ultra is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo T3 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1870185
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo T3 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo T3 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Ultra (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T3 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Ultra (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo T3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1870185 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.2×74.9×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo T3 Ultra
- 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 T3 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T3 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo T3 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo T3 Ultra by 148.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Ultra (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T3 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 Ultra (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T3 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo T3 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T3 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo T3 Ultra — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T3 Ultra?
The Vivo T3 Ultra leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T3 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo T3 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo T3 Ultra is a better fit for active users.