Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 463.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.