Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580, 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 61/100 (a 15-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 1,251,512); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A56
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1251512
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A56 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1251512 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1353 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3832 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A56 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A56 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A56 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.