Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 95.0% 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 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (65/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.