Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, 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 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×10.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- Main: 25MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro
- 4050 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 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 92.4% 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 Pro (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro (80/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 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.