ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 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 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 572,788); the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.