Samsung Galaxy A52s vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52s
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52s vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52s | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52s and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 83.1% 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 A52s (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (80/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52s 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.