Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X300 FE
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 FE (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 FE leads — 79/100 vs 76/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,869,139); the Vivo X300 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X300 FE
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2869139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X300 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X300 FE, the Vivo X300 FE scores 3 points higher (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X300 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 2869139 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300 FE
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 FE
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X300 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X300 FE by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X300 FE?
The Vivo X300 FE edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X300 FE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300 FE — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X300 FE?
The Vivo X300 FE leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X300 FE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X300 FE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.