Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 76/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 4,647,154); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 4647154
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 14 points higher (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by 7.4% 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 X500 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.