ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,540,240); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 247g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate better?
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 247g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 247 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1499 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.