Samsung Galaxy M15 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M15
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy M15 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M15 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M15 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy M15 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M15 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.