Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 15T
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,915,524); the Xiaomi 15T is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 15T
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1915524
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6100
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 15T, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15T leads (59/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1915524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15T
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 15T by 142.6% 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 15T (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (80/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Xiaomi 15T 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 15T?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Xiaomi 15T leads on camera score (59/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 15T?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for active users.