Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-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 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500
- 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
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X500 by 18.2% 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 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.