Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 21/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 221g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 10 points higher (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (46/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (46/100 vs 23/100).
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 Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.