OnePlus 12 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare OnePlus 12 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5400mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $799 vs $699. Full…
OnePlus
12
$799
8categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
5categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 12 takes the overall win
The OnePlus 12 claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 12 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 12. Choose the 12 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
12 wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 100W fast charging.
12 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
12 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
iQOO Neo 9 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
12 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 510 ppiWinner | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,110,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 7050Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 12 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 12 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.15 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP54 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $699Winner |
OnePlus 12
With its 5400 mAh battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, periscope telephoto camera, and 4500-nit 2K ProXDR display, the OnePlus 12 returned the brand to undisputed flagship killer status.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14