Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Samsung Galaxy S7 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890, 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 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S7

Performance 29
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 0

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S7 better?

  • Lighter: 152g vs 225g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 413736
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 413
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1102
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S7 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Samsung Exynos 8890 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 413736 4647154
Geekbench Single 413 3639
Geekbench Multi 1102 11047
Display 5.1" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution — 1440x3200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 142.4×69.6×7.9 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 152 g 225 g
Launch price $670 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S7

  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S7

  • 5.1" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S7

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S7 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Exynos 8890
27/100
413736 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +91.1%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S7 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S7

$670

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S7 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.