Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 21/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 221g).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 221g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 5 points higher (26/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (83/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M12 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (83/100 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 Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.