Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 13-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 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 35/100). 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 S23 FE (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 FE and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 69.1% 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 S23 FE (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (63/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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.