Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $180 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-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 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $599
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | 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 | $180 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- 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 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 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.