Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 42/100 (a 34-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 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). 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 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" PLS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 70 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.4×76.9×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A23 5G by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (35/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G 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 A23 5G 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.