Honor 400 Smart vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 400 Smart (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 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 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 617,626); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 400 Smart by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 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.