Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 225g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A33S are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A33S are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
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 A33S?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.