Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 9.7mm).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 221g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (74/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (86/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.