Samsung Galaxy A05s vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A05s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 31/100 (a 45-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 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A05s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05s better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05s vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 45 points higher (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.8×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A05s and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A05s by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s by 45 points (76/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05s and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A05s has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05s over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.