ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 63/100 (a 13-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 1,899,814); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 239g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- 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 7 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 Ultimate (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 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 | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 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 7 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 59.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (99/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.