Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 309.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.