ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (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 28/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 282,713); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL better?
- Better portability (46/100 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 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL | 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 | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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 Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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 Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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 Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL 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.