Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade V50
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.