Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi CC9e better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (99/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Mi CC9e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 1310.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (99/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.