Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 61/100). 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 ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100). 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 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 360.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (99/100 vs 61/100).
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 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.