Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X Flip
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Flip (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. 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 4400); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo X Flip is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X Flip
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Flip better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X Flip, 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 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Flip is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Flip (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Flip notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.4×75.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X Flip
- 6.7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Flip
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X Flip, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X Flip by 227.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Flip is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Flip (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Flip notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Flip?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo X Flip — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X Flip?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X Flip — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Flip?
The Vivo X Flip leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Flip?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X Flip?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Flip is a better fit for active users.