Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo V40 Lite
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 737,054); the Vivo V40 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo V40 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo V40 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo V40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.4×74.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V40 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo V40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo V40 Lite by 530.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V40 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo V40 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.