Samsung Galaxy M56 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480, 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 55/100 (a 21-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 1,021,736); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M56 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M56
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy M56 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M56 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M56 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M56 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy M56 by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy M56 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M56 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M56 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.