Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,117,927); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V29 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo V29 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Pro leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo V29 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1117927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo V29 Pro by 315.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo V29 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.