Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S
- 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 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 12S by 236.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.