Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo V50e
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V50e (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 879,714); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V50e doesn't; the Vivo V50e is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo V50e
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V50e better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo V50e, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50e (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V50e (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V50e is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V50e (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo V50e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.3×76.7×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V50e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo V50e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V50e
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo V50e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo V50e by 428.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50e (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V50e (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V50e is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo V50e (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V50e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo V50e — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo V50e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V50e — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V50e?
The Vivo V50e leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo V50e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo V50e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.