Vivo iQOO 12
iQOO
PKR 147,999
93/100 overall
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Vivo iQOO 12 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Nubia
PKR 148,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo iQOO 12 takes it by 14.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Vivo iQOO 12 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 | ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 147,999 Cheaper | PKR 148,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) | August 2026. |
| Dimensions | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm | 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm. |
| Weight | 198.5 g Better | 245 g. |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 7.5 inches. Better |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 Pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness, |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 16, MyOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB/16GB Better | 8GB LPDDR5X. |
| Internal storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better | 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) Better | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh | 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable. Better |
| Wired charging | 120W wired (fast charging) Better | 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot. |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor. |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?
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.
What is the price of Vivo iQOO 12 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Vivo iQOO 12 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?
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),.
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