Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 16/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (65/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.