Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A7
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 23/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 314,537); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 225g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 53 points higher (76/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Blade A7 by 1377.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 53 points (76/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.