Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1425446
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo8 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (59/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo8 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (70/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (59/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo8 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.