Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo V20 SE
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V20 SE (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 329,457); the Vivo V20 SE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo V20 SE
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V20 SE better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo V20 SE, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 SE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo V20 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, Funtouch 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V20 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V20 SE
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V20 SE
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo V20 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo V20 SE by 1310.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 SE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V20 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo V20 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V20 SE — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V20 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo V20 SE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.