ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders leads (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (99/100 vs 64/100).
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 Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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.