Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 76/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6100); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,995,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2995695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2798
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10104
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 225g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $771 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
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 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.