Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade V40 Design
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 57/100). 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (99/100 vs 57/100).
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 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
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 V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.