Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X51 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 597,974); the Vivo X51 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X51 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4315 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo X51 5G better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X51 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X51 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X51 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4315 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X51 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X51 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X51 5G
- 4315 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X51 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X51 5G by 677.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X51 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (80/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X51 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X51 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X51 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X51 5G?
The Vivo X51 5G leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X51 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X51 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.