Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 199,111).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $170 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 13
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users.