Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X80 Lite
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X80 Lite (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 671,241); the Vivo X80 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X80 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo X80 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X80 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Lite leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (99/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X80 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.2×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X80 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X80 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X80 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X80 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X80 Lite by 592.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (99/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Lite by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X80 Lite — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Vivo X80 Lite leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.