Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 11 4G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 38/100 (a 38-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 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Axon 11 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Axon 11 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, MiFavor 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1431.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G 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 Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.