Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 74/100 (a 2-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 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 158.6% 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
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 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.