Honor 10X lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 10X lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 35/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 343,622); the Honor 10X lite is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10X lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 10X lite better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10X lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor 10X lite are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10X lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10X lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 10X lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 10X lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10X lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10X lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 10X lite by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Honor 10X lite are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10X lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10X lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10X lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 10X lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10X lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10X lite over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.