Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y21a
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 22/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't; the Vivo Y21a is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y21a
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- 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 Y21a better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 54 points higher (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 10/100). 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 "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y21a by 2517.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21a (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 54 points (76/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.