vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro
Xiaomi 12
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi 128690
- CameraXiaomi 128091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO Neo8 Pro8680
- Displayvivo iQOO Neo8 Pro8986
- Connectivityvivo iQOO Neo8 Pro6555
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO Neo8 Pro8568
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro charges faster120W vs 67W
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has the bigger screen6.78" vs 6.28"
- Xiaomi 12 is lighter179 g vs 192.3 g
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has the faster chipDimensity 9200+ vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro wins — BeastScore 84.8/100
The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and faster charging (120W vs 67W). The Xiaomi 12 is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (179 g vs 192.3 g).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh · Faster wired charging: 120W vs 67W
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Lighter: 179 g vs 192.3 g (13 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro or Xiaomi 12?
The vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and faster charging (120W vs 67W). The Xiaomi 12 is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (179 g vs 192.3 g). BeastScore: vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro 84.8/100, Xiaomi 12 85.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro and Xiaomi 12?
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro has a 6.78-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi 12 has a 6.28-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.
How do vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro and Xiaomi 12 compare for speed?
vivo iQOO Neo8 Pro scores 86/100 for performance; Xiaomi 12 scores 90/100.
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