Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, 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 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 80.5% 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 S20 FE (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 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.