ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (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 20/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 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 4000 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 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 56 points higher (76/100 vs 20/100). 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 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL | 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 | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (35/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL by 56 points (76/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB555KL 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL 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 Max (M1) ZB555KL 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.