ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 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 23/100 (a 53-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 282,713); the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 53 points higher (76/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 21/100). 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 5 ZE620KL (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2246 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×75.7×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
- 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 5 ZE620KL
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2246
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL by 53 points (76/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL 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 5 ZE620KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 5 ZE620KL 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.