Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A35
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A35
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A35 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). 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 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A35?
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 A35?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.