Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500, 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 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4900); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2289696 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7874 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO 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 S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (80/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 S26 FE over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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.