Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,593,349); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.5mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

Vivo X Fold6

Performance 95
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 84

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3593349
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold6 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Vivo X Fold6
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 4647154 3593349
Geekbench Single 3639 3352
Geekbench Multi 11047 10402
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 2480x2200
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 225 g —
Launch price — $1900

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Vivo X Fold6

  • Main: 200MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Vivo X Fold6

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Vivo X Fold6

  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100
4647154 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 -29.3%
3593349 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X Fold6 by 29.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Vivo X Fold6

$1900

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold6 (99/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (100/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.