Honor 50 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Honor 50 by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (77/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 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.