Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, 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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 355,351); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy M21 by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (57/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 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.