Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). 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 A52 Lite (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 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 A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 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 A52 Lite (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
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 A52 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.