Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X80 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X80 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X80 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Vivo X80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X80 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Pro leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO3 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.6×75.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO3 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X80 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X80 Pro by 258.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X80 Pro (80/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Vivo X80 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X80 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X80 Pro?
The Vivo X80 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X80 Pro is a better fit for active users.