Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 309.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (99/100 vs 64/100).
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 Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.