Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y31t
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y31t (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 568,395); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31t doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y31t
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y31t better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y31t, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31t (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31t (99/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31t (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31t is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y31t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y31t
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y31t
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31t
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y31t, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y31t by 717.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31t (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31t (99/100 vs 55/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31t (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31t is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y31t?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31t by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y31t?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y31t — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y31t?
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 Y31t?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y31t?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.