Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo V23 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 750,481); the Vivo V23 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo V23 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V23 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G 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 V23 5G (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo V23 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 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 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V23 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V23 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V23 5G
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo V23 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo V23 5G by 519.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G 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 V23 5G (80/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo V23 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.