Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 75/100 (a 1-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 3,065,623); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.5mm).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 58

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 225g

  • Better camera (76/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3065623
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2910
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9174
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 Z Fold7 Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3065623 4647154
Geekbench Single 2910 3639
Geekbench Multi 9174 11047
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2184x1968 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145 —
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP69
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 225 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

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

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +34.0%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

$1999

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (99/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (76/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (80/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (66/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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.