Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y23
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y23
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y23, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y23 by 519.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (99/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.