Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 23/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F12 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 221g).
Samsung Galaxy F12
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 221g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F12 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (65/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy F12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.