Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 48/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.