Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Axon 60
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Axon 60
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Axon 60, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Axon 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.3×77.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 60
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.