Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.7mm).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO 15
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 221g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (48/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3740528 | |
| 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 | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (94/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (48/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.