vivo iQOO Neo 8 vs Xiaomi 12: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: vivo iQOO Neo 8 vs Xiaomi 12. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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vivo iQOO Neo 8vivo iQOO Neo 8China · 12GB · 256GB
Xiaomi 12Xiaomi 12Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Basics
vivo iQOO Neo 8
vivo iQOO Neo 8
China · 12GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.3Design & Materials 8.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.5Performance & Hardware 8.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 6.8 Connectivity 8.9 Connectivity
Battery score 7.3 Battery 6.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
8.8
53 reviews

Technical specifications of the vivo iQOO Neo 8 vs Xiaomi 12

Specs stores to buy vivo iQOO Neo 8 vivo iQOO Neo 8
China · 12GB · 256GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi 12 Xiaomi 12
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.78" 6.28"
Resolution QHD FHD+
Usable surface 88% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.0 mm
164.7 mm
8.5 mm 		69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 189 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 8+ Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen1
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 1.285.637
v10 		1.150.831
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
GN5
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 32 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand vivo Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xiaomi Mi 12, 2201123G, Cupid

Release Date
Release date May 2023,
11 months ago 		December 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

vivo iQOO Neo 8
Xiaomi 12
vivo iQOO Neo 8
Xiaomi 12
Size
77.0 mm • 164.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.9 mm • 152.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 189 g 180 g
Usable surface 88 % 89 %
Materials Plastic Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Green

Orange
Black

Blue

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.78" 6.28"
Type AMOLED AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution QHD
1260 x 2800 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 453 Pixels per inch 418 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DisplayMate A+
  • 12 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.6
Is it comfortable?
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9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.7
Number of reviews
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53 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 3.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
CPU 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 730 Adreno 730

RAM
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
1.285.637
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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1.150.831
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.8
Number of reviews
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53 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung GN5 Sony IMX766
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.88
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.57" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Unknown
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
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Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
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3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
1920 fps
Others
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3P9 Samsung JD1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 Unknow
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/3.14"
Others
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
113
Mobile
118
Photo
121
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.4
Quality of selfies
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8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.4
Number of reviews
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53 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.1
Quality of the GPS
--
9.2
And the WiFi?
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9.2
Number of reviews
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53 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
120.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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53 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • OriginOS 3 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 6%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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53 reviews
Prices
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