ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 225g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (80/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.