Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 223g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.