Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 21/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 221g).
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 21/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 221g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 9 points higher (30/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.