Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A52
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A52
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). 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 A52 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A52 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| 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 | 5000 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 / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A52
- 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
- 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 A52 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A52 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A52?
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?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.