Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade A52
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade A52
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A52
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.