Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A36
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M, while the ZTE Blade A36 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A36 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
ZTE Blade A36
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1700
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A36 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A36, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | ZTE Blade A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3579952 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $548 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A36
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A36
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A36 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Blade A36 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.