Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G (2022) runs on the Exynos 2200, 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 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,434,169); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3958
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1588 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3958 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.8×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G 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.