Honor 400 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Honor 400 Lite (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5230); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 668,462); the Honor 400 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 400 Lite

Performance 49
Display 80
Camera 43
Battery 51
Portability 84
Value for money 58

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Honor 400 Lite better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 668462
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5230 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 400 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 400 Lite Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Dimensity 7025 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 668462 4647154
Geekbench Single 969 3639
Geekbench Multi 2321 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5230 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 35W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP69
Dimensions 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight 171 g 225 g
Launch price $249 —

Camera comparison

Honor 400 Lite

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Honor 400 Lite

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Honor 400 Lite

  • 5230 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 400 Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 400 Lite Dimensity 7025 Ultra
54/100
668462 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +85.6%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 400 Lite by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 400 Lite

$249

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (99/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 400 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (80/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (84/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 400 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 400 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Honor 400 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Honor 400 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Honor 400 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.