Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X Fold3
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 74/100 (a 2-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 1,757,044); the Vivo X Fold3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X Fold3
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X Fold3, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X Fold3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X Fold3 by 164.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Vivo X Fold3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X Fold3 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users.