Honor 20S vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 20S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 20S
- 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 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 20S by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 20S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (80/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S 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.