Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, 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 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (99/100 vs 61/100). 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 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (80/100 vs 57/100). 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 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
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 360.1% 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 (99/100 vs 61/100).
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 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (80/100 vs 57/100).
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?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 is a better fit for active users.