Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X Fold
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 62/100 (a 14-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 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 311g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 311g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X Fold, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.5×14.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 311 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X Fold
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X Fold by 258.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (99/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (80/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X Fold — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo X Fold leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold is a better fit for active users.