Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y100 (China)
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y100 (China) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y100 (China) doesn't; the Vivo Y100 (China) is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y100 (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y100 (China) better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y100 (China), the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (China) (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y100 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (China) (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y100 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.4×74.9×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y100 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y100 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y100 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y100 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y100 (China) by 685.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (China) (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 (China) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y100 (China) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (China) (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 (China) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y100 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (China) by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y100 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y100 (China) — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y100 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y100 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.