Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y02
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) and the Vivo Y02 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y02 doesn't; the Vivo Y02 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y02
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y02 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y02, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y02 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y02 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 (Go edition), Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y02
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y02
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y02 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y02 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (62/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y02 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.