Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y300 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y300 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 737,054); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y300 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y300 Pro is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y300 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y300 Pro better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y300 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 52/100). 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 Y300 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y300 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y300 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y300 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y300 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y300 Pro by 530.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y300 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Vivo Y300 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y300 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
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 Y300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y300 Pro by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y300 Pro — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y300 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.