Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (94/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.