Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, 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 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A51
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A51 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A51 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 25/100). 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 A51 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A51 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A51 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 92.4% 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 A51 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A51 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A51 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A51 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A51 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A51 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.