vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro
Compare vivo iQOO 12 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $599 vs…
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iQOO 12 5G
$599
2categories won
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iQOO Neo 9S Pro
$699
3categories won
8 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro proves superior overall against the vivo iQOO 12 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the iQOO 12 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9S Pro. Choose the iQOO Neo 9S Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO 12 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9S Pro takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9S Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 9300+.
iQOO 12 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
iQOO 12 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $699.
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.
iQOO 12 5G vs iQOO Neo 9S Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Neo 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Neo 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,150,000 | 2,150,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6950 | 7320Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Neo 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Neo 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Neo 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203.7 g | 196 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, glass back, Schott Alpha glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Neo 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iQOO 12 5G | iQOO Neo 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $599Winner | $699 |
vivo iQOO 12 5G
A disruptive performance powerhouse, the iQOO 12 paired the premier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon with a dedicated Q1 esports computing chip, a blazing 144Hz 3000-nit LTPO display, 120W FlashCharge, and a stunning 64MP periscope telephoto camera.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9S Pro
iQOO Neo 9S Pro harnesses MediaTek's top-of-the-line 3.4GHz Dimensity 9300+ all-big-core processor, dual 50MP Sony IMX920 + Samsung JN1 cameras, 144Hz LTPO display, and 120W charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14