Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, 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 28/100 (a 48-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 435,852); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S8

Performance 32
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 82
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 S8 better?

  • Lighter: 155g vs 225g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 435852
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1445
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 32/100)
  • 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 S8 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 32/100). 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 S8 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 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 S8 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Samsung Exynos 8895 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 435852 4647154
Geekbench Single 419 3639
Geekbench Multi 1445 11047
Display 5.8" 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 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 155 g 225 g
Launch price $720 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S8

  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S8

  • 5.8" 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 S8

  • 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 S8 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Exynos 8895
28/100
435852 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +90.6%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S8

$720

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (99/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (82/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S8 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 S8 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S8 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.