Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 74/100 (a 2-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 2,341,394).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (76/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2341394
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 232g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (76/100 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 S24 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). 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 S24 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341394 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 144 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 49.6% 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 S24 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
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 S24 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera score (76/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.