Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade A73 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A73 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 628,581); the ZTE Blade A73 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade A73 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A73 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade A73 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 163.5×75.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Blade A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Blade A73 5G by 639.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
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 ZTE Blade A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A73 5G by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A73 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade A73 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.