Honor 20 lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 20 lite (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 31/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 336,905); the Honor 20 lite is noticeably lighter (164g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 20 lite better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 225g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 45 points higher (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 lite
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 lite
- 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 lite
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 20 lite by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (99/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (99/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (81/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite by 45 points (76/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 20 lite has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 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.