Samsung Galaxy A53 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280, 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 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A53
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A53 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 47/100). 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 A53 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A53 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| 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 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×74.8×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 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 A53
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A53
- 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 A53 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 86.8% 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 A53 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A53 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A53 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.