Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 234,339); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 225g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.