Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 48/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 271g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 28 points higher (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 28 points (76/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.