Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 20/100). 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 Mix 3 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 24 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 | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 157.9×74.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 463.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.