Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 48/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 46/100). 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 M17 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 6.7" 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (69/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.