Samsung Galaxy A91 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Samsung Galaxy A91 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A91 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A91

Performance 54
Display 81
Camera 41
Battery 38
Portability —
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy A91 better?


  • Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A91 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A91 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (80/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A91 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 824513 4647154
Geekbench Single 968 3639
Geekbench Multi 2731 11047
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate — 185 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, One UI Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions — 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight — 225 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A91

  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A91

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A91

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A91 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A91 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
51/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +82.3%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy A91 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (99/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (99/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A91 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (80/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A91 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Samsung Galaxy A91 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Samsung Galaxy A91 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A91 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 A91 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.