Samsung Galaxy A14 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A14
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A14 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 67 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (35/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.