Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo Y51 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo; launch prices were $180 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y51 Pro leads — 49/100 vs 30/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y51 Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y51 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (877,641 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $230
- Better portability (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo Y51 Pro, the Vivo Y51 Pro scores 19 points higher (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro leads (55/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100, Vivo Y51 Pro — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo Y51 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $230 |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y51 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y51 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo Y51 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y51 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Vivo Y51 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A12 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y51 Pro — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Vivo Y51 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.