ASUS Zenfone 7 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS Zenfone 7 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 978,910); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 7
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS Zenfone 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 7 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 7 leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 7 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 64 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 64MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 7
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 7 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS Zenfone 7 by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (80/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 7 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone 7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 7 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.