Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo T5 Pro

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T5 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Pro has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 9000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,041,898); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 Pro doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo T5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Vivo T5 Pro

Performance 60
Display 94
Camera 38
Battery 78
Portability 49
Value for money 50

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1041898
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)

What makes Vivo T5 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 9000 mAh
  • Lighter: 213g vs 225g

  • Better camera (38/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo T5 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T5 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 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.
Vivo T5 Pro: The Vivo T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Vivo T5 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 4647154 1041898
Geekbench Single 3639 1223
Geekbench Multi 11047 3168
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 2 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm 163.7×76.1×8.2 mm
Weight 225 g 213 g
Launch price — $410

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Vivo T5 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 2MP
  • Front: 32MP
38
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Vivo T5 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Vivo T5 Pro

  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo T5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100
4647154 AnTuTu
Vivo T5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100 -346.0%
1041898 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo T5 Pro by 346.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Vivo T5 Pro

$410

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T5 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo T5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo T5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo T5 Pro — 62/100.

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo T5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo T5 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.