ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 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 21/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 215,323); the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 55 points higher (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 15/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (99/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.4×75.2×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL
- 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 Zenfone 4 ZE554KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (99/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL 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 Zenfone 4 ZE554KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 4 ZE554KL 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.