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vivo iQOO Neo12 vs vivo S2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

vivo iQOO Neo12
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4category wins

vivo S2
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1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
vivo iQOO Neo12
Bigger battery
vivo iQOO Neo12
Faster charging
vivo iQOO Neo12
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
vivo iQOO Neo12
Lighter body
vivo S2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.83 | 6.83 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3200 | 2800 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1260 |
| Refresh Rate | 185 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2200 | 3000 |
| PPI | 514 | 449 |
| Screen-to-body | 90.8 | 91.4 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7360 Turbo |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 6 |
| OS Version | 17 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
vivo iQOO Neo12 +255%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
vivo iQOO Neo12 +283%AnTuTu
vivo iQOO Neo12 +327%| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,639 | 1,025 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 11,047 | 2,882 |
| AnTuTu | 3,950,082 | 925,409 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K, 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 9000 | 7050 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 44 |
Body
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or glass back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 164.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8 |
| Other | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Built-in cooling fan | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Drop resistant up to 1m |
| Weight (g) | 225 | 197 |
| Width (mm) | 75.9 | 75.3 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, October 28 | 2026, August 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, October 28 | Available. Released 2026, August 11 |
Network
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | vivo iQOO Neo12 | vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo iQOO Neo12 and vivo S2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
vivo iQOO Neo12 packs a 9000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
vivo iQOO Neo12 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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