Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 234,339).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 221g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | 216 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (65/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.