Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,540,240); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 201.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for active users.