{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-iqoo-12-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
    "generated": "2026-10-24T05:54:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo iQOO 12 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Vivo iQOO 12 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 147,999 against PKR 148,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO 12",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-12",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_23_06-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 147999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:28:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 88,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-max",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-11_12_25-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 148999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T06:23:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 69,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 83.6,
                "overall": 78.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.",
                    "Weight": "245 g.",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.5 inches.",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X.",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, HDR."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-12",
        "margin": 14.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 69
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 90,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 79
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88.3,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 75
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 83.6
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo iQOO 12 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 charges 75W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo iQOO 12 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is listed at PKR 147,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes Vivo iQOO 12 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo iQOO 12 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. Vivo iQOO 12 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 120W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}