Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs vivo X500 E
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the vivo X500 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,329,936); the vivo X500 E is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
vivo X500 E
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes vivo X500 E better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the vivo X500 E, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo X500 E leads (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the vivo X500 E significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 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 X500 E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | vivo X500 E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
vivo X500 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
vivo X500 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
vivo X500 E
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and vivo X500 E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads vivo X500 E by 249.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the vivo X500 E significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 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 X500 E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the vivo X500 E by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the vivo X500 E — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the vivo X500 E?
The vivo X500 E leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The vivo X500 E is a better fit for active users.