Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (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 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3900); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,712,393); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1712393
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1712393 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- 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
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 63.2% 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 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 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.