Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 225g vs 241g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 440.9% 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 Alpha (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.