Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, 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 21/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 55 points higher (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 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.