Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F12 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 221g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy F12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F12
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 25
Battery 45
Design 23
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 221g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (57/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy F12: The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy F12 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Exynos 850 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 6.5" PLS IPS 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, One UI 3.1 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 221 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (57/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy F12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.