Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, 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 26/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 257,901); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A30
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 225g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 50 points higher (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 257901 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 94.5% 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 A30 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 50 points (76/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30 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.