Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 33/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A72 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A72 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 4G better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 43 points higher (76/100 vs 33/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G by 43 points (76/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
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 A72 4G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.