Honor 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 20 Pro by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro 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.