ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 824,513); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing is noticeably lighter (198g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 220g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (66/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 293.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (56/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing (66/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.