Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X Note
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Note (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X Note
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Vivo X Note better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X Note, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Note leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Note (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 168.8×80.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X Note
- 7.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Note
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X Note 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 Note (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 87/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Note is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Note?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo X Note — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X Note?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X Note — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Note?
The Vivo X Note leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X Note?
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 Note?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X Note is a better fit for active users.