Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo T3
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 53/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 955,058); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T3 doesn't; the Vivo T3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo T3
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 955058
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo T3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo T3, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 23 points higher (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T3 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T3 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo T3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 955058 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo T3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo T3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo T3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo T3 by 386.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T3 (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo T3 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T3 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T3 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T3 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 T3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T3 by 23 points (76/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo T3 — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo T3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.