ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo8
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo8
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 192g vs 220g
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 128.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (56/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 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 Neo8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.