Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 20/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 56 points higher (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (99/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 56 points (76/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.