Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4250 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 158g vs 225g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (96/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 158 g | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 493.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (96/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.