Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, 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 37/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 39 points higher (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 594285 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 744 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1863 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1000 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 87.2% 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 Note 9 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (35/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 39 points (76/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.