Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, 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 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 95.0% 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 A21s (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s 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.