Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,757,044).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?


  • Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Neo 12 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 4647154 1757044
Geekbench Single 3639 2004
Geekbench Multi 11047 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 225 g —
Launch price — $700

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100
4647154 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 -164.5%
1757044 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 164.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (78/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.