Samsung Galaxy F06 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Samsung Galaxy F06 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $119 vs…

Samsung
Galaxy F06 5G
$119
1categories won

vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
9categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy F06 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy F06 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Galaxy F06 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Galaxy F06 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $119 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Galaxy F06 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F06 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F06 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 6 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 380,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1940 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy F06 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy F06 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F06 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Textured polycarbonate back, reinforced glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Galaxy F06 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Galaxy F06 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $119Winner | $699 |
Samsung Galaxy F06 5G
The Galaxy F06 5G brings genuine 5G connectivity to Samsung's most affordable sub-$120 price tier, powered by a 6nm Dimensity 6300 chip, 50MP main camera, 5000mAh battery, and 25W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14