Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 41/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 35 points higher (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 677.1% 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.