Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Avid 589
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 19/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 57 points higher (76/100 vs 19/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2517.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 57 points (76/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.