Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,587,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3587829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 3587829 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X300 Pro by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro 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 X300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.