Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $180 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-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 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $840
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 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 | $180 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $660. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $660 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 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.