Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Axon 41 5G
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
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 35/100). 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 41 5G (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| 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 | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| 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 | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 41 5G (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.