Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,667,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3667711
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 26.7% 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.