Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,762,339).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1762339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1762339 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 62.1% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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.