Vivo iQOO 15T vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 27/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 216g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 55 points higher (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 216 g 188 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (75/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 55 points (82/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.