Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A72 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A72 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 31/100 (a 45-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 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A72 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A72 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A72 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 45 points higher (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 40/100). 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 "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A72 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.0×75.5×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Blade A72 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Blade A72 5G by 801.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A72 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 5G by 45 points (76/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A72 5G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade A72 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.