{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a56-vs-vivo-iqoo-12/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T07:36:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Vivo iQOO 12",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A56 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 147,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A56",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a56",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a56/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-30-2026-10_27_30-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-30T05:50:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 83.7,
                "overall": 78.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1580 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 540",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide, OIS) 12 MP, f/2.2 (Ultra-Wide) 5 MP, f/2.4 (Macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Optimization",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, f/2.2 HDR, AI Portrait",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging (Super Fast Charge 2.0)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / eSIM support (region dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo iQOO 12",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-12",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_23_06-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 147999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:28:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired (fast charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-12",
        "margin": 16.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a56": 61.2,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 95.1
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a56": 98,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 90
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a56"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a56": 69.6,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 88.3
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a56": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a56": 62.5,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a56": 83.7,
                    "vivo-iqoo-12": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-12"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A56 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 charges 75W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo iQOO 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A56 or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A56 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A56 and Vivo iQOO 12 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A56 is listed at PKR 145,999 and Vivo iQOO 12 at PKR 147,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A56 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A56 or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A56 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A56 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo iQOO 12, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A56 or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A56 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO 12 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A56 or Vivo iQOO 12?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A56 runs the Exynos 1580 (4nm) while Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}