Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 4,647,154).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 4647154
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.