Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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.