Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4647154 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 677.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.