Asus Zenfone 10 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Asus Zenfone 10 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4300mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $649 vs $699…
Asus
Zenfone 10
$649
4categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
6categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Asus Zenfone 10, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Zenfone 10 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Zenfone 10 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Zenfone 10 wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Zenfone 10 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $649 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Zenfone 10 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.92" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1100 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,560,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5510 | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps 6-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0 | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 gWinner | 190 g |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, bio-based polycarbonate back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Zenfone 10 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $649Winner | $699 |
Asus Zenfone 10
Measuring under 69mm wide for genuine one-handed grip, the ASUS Zenfone 10 pairs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power with hardware 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0, 15W wireless charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Display
- 5.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,300mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14