Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.7mm).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F12
Performance 16
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 51
Portability 30
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 221g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (55/100 vs 30/100).

Samsung Galaxy F12: The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy F12 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Exynos 850 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 234339 3119308
Geekbench Single 300 3041
Geekbench Multi 836 9494
Display 6.5" PLS IPS 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 15W 120W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, One UI 3.1 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 207 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy F12 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy F12 Exynos 850
30/100
234339 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +92.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Samsung Galaxy F12 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy F12
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (92/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (99/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (78/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (73/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (55/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.