Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 960,724); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 383.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (52/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.