Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 225g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (85/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2234.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (99/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (85/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.