Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-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 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | $415 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 95.7% 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (99/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads on camera score (66/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.