Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 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 | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.