Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, 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 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F12
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F12 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F12 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy F12 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 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.