Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 639.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.