ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 16/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 180,934); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 60 points higher (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). 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 Live (L1) ZA550KL (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB / 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo Go edition | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 60 points (76/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL 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.