Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.