Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y30 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y30 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y30 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y30 5G is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y30 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y30 5G better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y30 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y30 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y30 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y30 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y30 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y30 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y30 5G by 801.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 5G by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y30 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y30 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.