Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo V21s
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 562,447); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo V21s
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo V21s, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo V21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 562447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo V21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo V21s by 726.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V21s — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo V21s leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo V21s?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.