Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Civi 2
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Civi 2
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Civi 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Civi 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 440.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi Civi 2 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.