Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 185.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (99/100 vs 73/100).
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 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.