Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo X90
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X90 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4810); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,755,232); the Vivo X90 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo X90
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1755232
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4810 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X90 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better camera (47/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo X90, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 leads (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo X90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1755232 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4810 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X90
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X90
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo X90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo X90 by 164.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (99/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X90?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo X90?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X90 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X90?
The Vivo X90 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo X90?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo X90?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X90 is a better fit for active users.