Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 2,345,563); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 236g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (80/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special 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.