Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Vivo Y78 (China)
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-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 644,203); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (China) doesn't; the Vivo Y78 (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Vivo Y78 (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 (China) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Vivo Y78 (China), the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Vivo Y78 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 644203 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 912 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2244 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y78 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y78 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y78 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Vivo Y78 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Vivo Y78 (China) by 621.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (99/100 vs 66/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y78 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Vivo Y78 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y78 (China) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Vivo Y78 (China)?
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 Y78 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Vivo Y78 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.